the 365 inkwell { bryce parks } On The Cover: President, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Layout [email protected]

{ mike ironside } Writer, Designer, Photography [email protected]

{ kristina nesteby } Ad Designer [email protected] 10 • boys and girls of summer

{ maryanne krauss } 13 • kids special events Finance / Advertising [email protected] | 563-5 24 • happy joe’s pizza

{ kelli kerrigan } 32 • dubuque smile makeover Advertising [email protected] | 563-581-7014 issue #133 • april 28 - may 11, 2011

{ lisa stevenson } 4 community briefs 20 bud live music listings 32 dubuque smile makeover Advertising 6 music 22 torquefest 33 home & health features [email protected] | 563-690-2043 7 civic fun 23 pinnacle combat mma 34 bob’s book reviews 8 arts awards & roasts 23 moon bar concerts 35 library events / riverview { brad parks } 9 outside the lines 24 argosy’s food review 36 puzzles Community, Incorporated, Principal 10 boys and girls of summer 28 arts, nusic & heater 37 mayor roy buol [email protected] 16 movies 29 pet corner 38 trixie kitsch 18 food & dining 30 mattitude 39 dr. skraps { matt booth } 19 nightlife 31 pam kress-dunn Mattitude [email protected]

{ pam kress-dunn } [email protected]

{ bob gelms } Bob’s Book Reviews

{ mayor roy buol } Buol on Dubuque

{ rich belmont } Argosy’s Food For Thought [email protected]

{ l.a. hammer } Trixie Kitsch: Bad Advice For The Stupid special thanks to: Jon Schmitz, Ralph Kluseman, Kay Kluseman, Chris Wand, Neil Stockel, Marty Raymon, Jay Olson, Ron Kirchhoff, Fran Parks, Christy Monk, Julie Steffen, Ron & Jennifer Tigges, bacon, Mark Dierker, Julie Griffin, Dave Haas, Tim Brechlin, Jeff Stiles, Gen. Bob Felderman and all the 365 friends and advertisers.

{ dubuque365 / 365ink } Where’s Wando? 401 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001 We’ve hidden Wando somewhere in this issue of 365ink. Can dubuque365.com | 563-588-4365 you find the master of movies buried within these pages? All contents © 2011, Community, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

2 { april 28 - may 11 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { bryce’s inkubator } have smartphone, will travel... and shop.... in your garage.

For those you who have visited our office lately, it or you can download a PDF user guide, a city you will understand our hopes to actually finish wide list of sales, or watch a short clip on how to carpeting the whole thing versus just the front do advanced garage sale searches. Yes, we said half. Why? Well, then we can actually put up all advanced and garage in the same line. Imagine the trim, look like a real office, and on nights like typing in crazy random stuff you have always this when we are working right through the night wanted (but really don’t need), hitting “Show Re- till morning, we can just tip over on the floor and sults” and bam…. Not only do you get an instant crash. So our genius idea to make this dream real list of all the sales that have what you want, you is to fund the finishing of the “365 World Head- even get a Google map and a direction tool that quarters” by unloading our extra stuff (aka, col- routes the fastest and most efficient route to your lected treasures, junk, furniture, and computer favorite sales right from your front door! parts) from the secret 365 storage vault (aka our basement) during this upcoming weekend’s Du- paco Community-Wide Garage Sale Day.

On the carpet front, the boys from American Car- pet Outlet did a great job last year getting our carpet journey started. American Carpet is a divi- sion of the Floor Show who began their furniture and carpeting empire where? Why, right here in the now 365 office building, of course. In addi- tion to laying down some great carpet last year, they even had the foresight a few decades ago to leave us an awesome conveyor belt to the base- ment, which will be handy this weekend.

We just need to get people in the door to buy The Home Screen begins by showing a list of all our stacks, piles, and rows of discarded books and 406 sales, listed alphabetically by street name. CDs. We actually do have some great stuff, such You can scroll through the list and place a check- as a huge Hon office desk, a mini fridge, stacks of mark by any garage sale you want to attend. books, computer parts, and Mike Ironside. (Note That sale will then appear on the map and your to self – tell Mike’s wife we are selling him for garage sale adventure is ready to launch. On the carpet money.) However, while it all sounds so “Scrolling Sales” tab, you can see each and every simple, with over 400 garage sales that day, how sale in the area on one huge map. You can even are we going to cut through the crowds and get do a satellite view to see all your neighbors’ back some love from the hordes of deal-seekers soon yards or use Google Street View to see exactly to be unleashed on the city? what each house’s garage looks from the street. Or just zoom in and out, looking to see which of Why, maybe through a huge interactive data- your neighbors has the best stuff for sale. base search engine of course. Many of you have watched the last year and a half as 365 has part- nered on the StreetJaw project, using technol- ogy to track community stuff like drink and food specials, etc. All of those lessons have led to sev- eral major community data projects soon to be released (and they are actually very amazing by the way). But the one we are most excited about It is fun and it definitely changes how the ga- happens this very Saturday. Yes, you guessed rage sale day works. We even have a list of what it. Dupaco’s new Garage Sale search engine is treasures (a.k.a. future junk) the 365 crew is go- StreetJaw-powered and it is very cool. The team ing to sneak away from our own sale to go grab from Dupaco is just flat out committed to this before you do. day being a great event. We love their marketing in general and they have been a great partner of So great job Dupaco on the 18th year of this very 365, so we are excited to see them take the lead much anticipated community event. And while using this new technology. we want everyone to see and visit the other 405 sales on the Dupaco.com list, we just need to say So what does it do? Well, first just head to Du- this: OUR JUNK IS MUCH BETTER! Please come paco.com and check it out. You can just play with buy some so we can finally buy more carpet.

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite Chef’s Night Out Grandview Methodist Church Presented by The Dubuque Area Global Goods hosts a fun, Chamber of Commerce Presents : family-friendly fundraising Hotel Julien Dubuque 30 event “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” from The Dubuque Chamber cel- APRIL noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April ebrates the culinary skill and 30 at Grandview United Methodist Church, 29 diversity of the Tri-States with located at 3342 John Wesley Drive just of JFK APRIL a new event, Chef’s Night Road. The event will feature kite making, kite Out. Scheduled for Friday, April 29 at the flying, face painting, food, and family fun. Hotel Julien Dubuque, the event will fea- Participants can even win a beautiful hand- ture 10 of the area’s best executive chefs. made kite. For more information, call Global Each table will be randomly assigned a Goods at 563-588-3000. chef who will feature his or her culinary skill by preparing and serving a four- course meal, paring each course with a wine or beer selection. The evening starts with cocktail and hors’d’oeuvres hour at 6 p.m. with the dinner starting at 7 p.m. A silent auction during the evening’s fes- tivities will add to the excitement of the event. Tickets are $60 for a single mem- ber, $100 for a member couple, $70 for a single non-member, and $120 for a non- member couple. Ticket price includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and four-course Red Green meal. Seating is limited so contact the Five Flags Theater Chamber soon for to reserve your table. Tickets are on sale now for Contact Barry at the Chamber for details the April 30th, 7:30 p.m. per- and to reserve your place at a table by 30 formance of The Red Green calling 563-557-9200 or email bgentry@ APRIL Show, a cross between a sit- dubuquechamber.com. com and a sketch comedy series, also a par- ody of home improvement, do-it-yourself, fishing, and other outdoors shows, takes the show on the road during its Wit and Wisdom Tour. $40-$45 tickets available at Five Flags Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, at 1-800-745-3000, and ticketmaster.com.

Dubuque Main Street’s Dupaco Community-wide Downtown Cleanup Garage Sale Dubuque Main Street invites All Over Dubuque groups and individuals of Pickers, scroungers, col- 30 all ages to participate in the lectors, and resale shop- APRIL annual Downtown Cleanup 30 pers take note! The annual on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 APRIL Dupaco Community-wide a.m. Downtown Cleanup is an annual Garage Sale is back! This Saturday, April spring volunteer effort to clear away the 30 is the day and the location is all over debris of winter to beautify our downtown Dubuque. How will you find the best in preparation for the summer season for spots? Hmm ... check out Bryce’s Inkuba- both residents and visitors alike. Participat- tor in this issue for some ideas! ing volunteers gather at 8 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque, 1299

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interest in new potential customers. Comic World owner Josh Staudenraous has a bunch of comic titles he will be giving away FREE to customers who shop the store Saturday, May 7 including Kung Fu Panda & Richie Rich, Betty & Veronica, Avatar, Last Airbender, Star Wars Clone Wars, DC Comics Gold Book, Lock & Key, Locust Street, where teams form to clean the Amazing Spider-Man, Sonic The Hedgehog, public spaces and parks in the downtown Misadventures Of Adam West, Elric Balance district. Plastic gloves, garbage bags, and Lost, Baltimore & Criminal Macabre, Young Jus- maps of downtown are provided. Follow- tice & Batman Brave & The Bold, Captain Amer- ing Cleanup, teams return to the Boys and ica & Thor, The Tick, Green Hornet, and many Girls Club for a complimentary lunch, served more. The store will be open noon to 7 p.m. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A Main Street Prize that Saturday. For more info, call 563-584-1762. Package ($100 value) will be awarded to the volunteer group that collects the most American Heart Association trash! For more information, or to sign up, Heart Walk call Dubuque Main Street at (563) 588-4400 The American Heart Association or e-mail [email protected]. hosts the 2011 Dubuque County 7 Heart Walk along the River Walk MAY off Kerper Blvd. (behind Klauer Mftg.) Saturday, May 7. The Heart Walk edu- cates the Dubuque County area of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and what we can do to prevent it. Funds raised support local medical research and educational programs of the American Heart Gentlemen of Dubuque Association. Admission is free. For more infor- Rugby Football Club vs. Cedar Rapids mation, visit www.dubuqueiaheartwalk.org. Rite-Hite Field The Gentlemen of Dubuque Rugby Football Club hosts their 30 finally home rugby match Sat- APRIL urday, April 30 on their home turf at the Rite-Hite Field on 4343 Chavenelle Road. The Gentlemen square off with the Cedar Rapids Headhunters at 1:30 p.m. This is the last home match before the All-Iowa Rugby Tour- nament May 7-8 in Iowa Falls. For more infor- mation, visit www.gentlemenofdubuque.com. El Kahir Shrine Circus Five Flags Arena Five Flags Arena roars to life with 11-12 tigers, elephants, and dramatic daredevils, as the legendary Shrine MAY Circus rolls into Dubuque May 11-12 at 6:30 p.m. With talented performers from 15 countries, the circus is sure to amaze young cir- cus fans. With BMX bicycle stunts, beautiful aeri- alists, white tigers, and six-ton performer, Bo the Elephant, the Shrine Circus is a classic, hitting all Free Comic Book Day the marks. An interactive experience, audience Comic World members are welcomed into the circus rings All across America, the first Sat- before, during intermission, and after the circus urday of May each year hap- to meet the stars, ride ponies and elephants, and 7 pens to be Free Comic Book take photographs. Tickets are $16 for adults and MAY Day and locally, Comic World at $14 for children. Buy one, get one coupons are 4031 Pennsylvania Avenue is celebrating by available prior to the show in local print media … well, giving away free comic books. Not outlets including the 365 office! Tickets may be unlike National Record Store Day, Free Comic purchased at the Five Flags Center Arena Box Book Day is a way for local comic book stores Office, over the phone at 1-800-745-3000, or to reward loyal customers and generate some online at 2011circus.com.

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John Michael Talbot Brothers and Sisters of Charity, at Little Portion The Grand Opera House Hermitage as an “integrated monastic com- Internationally renowned com- munity” with celibate brothers and sisters, poser performer John Michael singles, and families. Talbot has recorded more 6 Talbot will present an evening than 50 albums and is also an author, retreat MAY of sacred music at 7:30pm Fri- facilitator and motivational speaker. day May 6, 2011 at the Grand Opera House sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council Tickets are now available for $30 and $25 #4236, Lamotte - Key West. dollars at the Grand box office, 135 West 8th, Dubuque in person or by phone at 563-588- Talbot was born into a Methodist family with 1305 or on-line at http://www.thegrandopera- a musical background in Oklahoma City, Okla- house.com . The Grand is handicap accessible homa, and started learning to play the guitar and hearing assistance devices are available. at an early age. At age 15 he dropped out of Parking is available in the Iowa Street ramp school and was performing as a guitarist for and on adjacent streets. Doors will open at Mason Proffit, a country folk-rock band formed 7pm and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with his older brother Terry.

Talbot soon embarked on a spiritual journey that led him through Native American religion and Buddhism to Christianity. Reading the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, he was inspired to begin studying at a Franciscan center in Indianapolis. He became a Roman Catholic and joined the Secular Franciscan Order in 1978. He started a house of prayer, The Little Portion. Later he moved The Little Portion to Eureka Springs, Arkansas on land he had purchased during his Mason Proffit days. He is the founder of a canonical community, the

Madmen Across the Water: the show-stopping extravaganza of “Cir- The Music of Elton John cle of Life” from The Lion King with hits Dubuque Symphony Orchestra like “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “I Five Flags Arena Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues,” in The Dubuque Symphony between. Everyone is encouraged to wear Orchestra is joined by sing- Elton John inspired glasses to the show! 7 ers and band members from Dinner and dessert tickets are available at MAY the group Jeans ‘n Classics the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra office. for Madmen Across the Water: The Music Concert only tickets are available at the Five of Elton John, a tribute to the classic rock Flags Center box office and through Ticket- singer and songwriter. Scheduled for Sat- master. Discounts are available for groups urday, May 7, the show stretches across of 10 or more. Dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Elton John’s long career, from the early with the concert at 7 p.m. For more informa- gospel style of “Take Me To The Pilot” to tion, visit www..dubuquesymphony.com

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Puttzin’ Around Downtown Creative holes. A raffle, silent auction, chip- Dubuque Main Street invites ping contest (with the chance to win $500 area mini golfers to sign up in gaming chips at Mystique Casino), and a 6 their foursomes for the annual “Dubuque-opoly” board game sponsored MAY Puttzin’ Around Downtown by Scorpio Productions add to the fun. mini golf outing, scheduled for the after- noon of Friday, May 6 from 12 to 5 p.m. Eigh- Dubuque Main Street is currently accept- teen downtown area businesses ing reservations for foursomes to will host a mini golf hole for the participate in the afternoon of event, this year with a board themed adventure mini-golf. game theme. Registration is only $125 per group of four golfers. For Now in its tenth year, more information or to sign Puttzin’ Around Downtown up your foursome to play the is a fun annual fundraiser for course, visit www.dubuque- the Dubuque Main Street pro- mainstreet.org or call Dubuque gram, promoting downtown revi- Main Street at 563-588-4400. talization efforts. With a board game theme this year expect to see the eighteen sponsor businesses decorated to celebrate classic board games like Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble, and Yahtzee. More than 40 foursomes are expected to ompete, mostly for fun but for the serious mini-golfer, the best score wins the top team a $400 cash prize.

Following the competition, an awards cel- ebration will be held at Riverboat Lounge inside the Hotel Julien Dubuque at 5 p.m. In addition to awarding the team with best score, awards will be given for the Best Hole, People’s Choice, Director’s Choice and Most

25th Annual Rotary Leadership Seminar, and the Jo Daviess Lead- Roars for Youth Auction ership Fourum. Admission for this event is Galena Convention Center $50.00 in advance or $60.00 at the door. The The Galena Rotary Club invites ticket price includes two drinks, hors d’ oeuvres you to participate in the 25th and the dessert table catered by Fried Green 7 Annual Rotary Roars for Youth Tomatoes. Advance tickets can be purchased MAY Auction, May 7, 6 p.m. at the at Galena State Bank, 1st Community Bank of Galena Convention Center, 900 Galena Square Galena, Apple River State Banks, The Galena Drive. Auction proceeds benefit Rotary youth Gazette or any Galena Rotarian. If you would like and education programs including: $1,500 to help, the Rotary Club is looking for donated “Jennifer Purdy Scholarships” for high school auction items. Donations can be goods, ser- seniors, Sophomore Student of the Quarter, vices, or cash. Sponsor tables are also available. 3rd Grader Dictionary Program, Rotary Youth For more information, visit GalenaRotary.org.

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museum, developing the curricula as well as teaching the classes, cultivating the creativity of generation of young artists. She hosts a variety of school groups, coordinating and leading tours of the museum. Buhr schedules programming for the museum’s regular Family Matinee Series, arranging free, family-friendly performances, lec- tures, and activities by a variety of artists. Maybe most impressively, Buhr has conducted all the background research and writes the scripts for the museum’s very popular Dead Artist Series, providing local actors the tools and background necessary to bring to life a famous dead artist. DCFAS Elisha Darlin Arts Award: Margaret Buhr Fine Arts Society will also present a special Award Celebration, Friday, April 29 award to playwright and Clarke University Stone Cliff Winery Barrel Room professor Gary Arms for his volunteer service Each year, the Dubuque County to the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society. For Dubuque Museum of Art presents: Cynthia “Cindy” Nelms-Byrne is an accom- Fine Arts Society (DCFAS) pres- many years, Arms has spearheaded the man- A Reasonably Good-Natured Roast plished painter and graphic designer. Her 29 ents the Elisha Darlin Arts Award agement of the Dubuque Fine Arts Players in of Bob & Cindy Byrne artwork is collected and exhibited nationally APRIL in recognition of the contribu- the group’s annual One Act Play Competition. Hotel Julien Grande Ballroom in museums, galleries, and private collec- tions of an individual or group to the arts and The Dubuque Museum of Art tions, and locally her work is represented by cultural landscape of the community. An Award You are invited to the Elisha Darlin Arts Award hosts what promises to be a Outside the Lines Art Gallery. In December Celebration to honor Margaret Buhr is sched- Celebration Friday, April 29 from 7 p.m. in the 13 truly hillarious fundraising event: 2012, Cindy will have a solo exhibition at the uled for Friday, April 29 from 7 p.m. in the Barrel Barrel Room at Stone Cliff Winery. Kids are MAY A Reasonably Good-Natured Dubuque Museum of Art. Room at Stone Cliff Winery in the Star Brewery. welcome, and reservations are not necessary. Roast of Bob & Cindy Byrne, Friday, May 13 in Admission is $10 at the door ($5 for kids 12 the Grande Ballroom of the Hotel Julien. Bob The evening, which will begin with a cock- In her role as director of education at the and under) and will include an hors d’oeuvres and Cindy Byrne are known for being one of tail hour at 6 p.m., will be hosted by M.C. Dubuque Museum of Art, Buhr has quietly reception followed by the award presentation. Dubuque’s most talented, colorful, and beloved Paul Hemmer. Following dinner at 7 p.m., served the area art community for nearly 15 A cash bar will be available. For more informa- couples, and this fundraiser for the Museum of Bob and Cindy will be roasted by Maestro years. Buhr coordinates all classes hosted at the tion, email [email protected]. Art might be reasonably good-natured but is William Intriligator of the Dubuque Sym- sure to have the crowd roaring in the aisles. phony Orchestra, writer Rebecca Christian, members of Cindy’s Book Club, and a spe- Robert “Bob” Byrne is a popular author of many cial “Surprise Roaster.” Of course, Bob and humorous books and the top-rated resources Cindy will have their opportunity at rebuttal, on billiards. He is also a regular columnist in which should prove to be equally hilarious. the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. Perhaps his most famous novel is the hilarious Memories Tickets for the fundraiser are $75 per person of A Non-Jewish Childhood. He reportedly can (half of which is a tax-deductible contribu- sometimes be seen racing through downtown tion to the Dubuque Museum of Art). Table Dubuque in his polka-dot boxer shorts while sponsorships for groups of 8 are available for promoting his recently published, Behold My $750. The Museum asks guests to RSVP by Shorts – The Best of Robert Byrne. Monday, May 2 by calling (563) 557-1851.

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expressions or the subtle tilt of a head. Their body language mirrors the physical informa- tion shared with the people who cross her path. Lewis’ titles reinforce the narrative of each piece: “The Harassed Housewife,” “Day- dreaming,” and “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places.” Her stoneware sculptures are coil built with a combination of surface applications of glazes, slips, terra siggillatta, oxides and over glazes, and then fired mul- tiple times to achieve the effect she’s after.

In addition to their gallery at 4th and Bluff Streets, Outside the Lines Art Gallery has an ongoing exhibit at NICC’s downtown Town Clock Center for Professional Development. Lori Biwer Stewart and Linda Lewis A new artist is on display each quarter. From Outside The Lines Art Gallery April through June, Dubuque artist Cole Butler Opening Reception Friday, May 6 will have his ink drawings available for viewing Outside the Lines Art Gallery presents a new and purchase at the Town Clock Center. The exhibit for the months of May and June featur- artwork is accessible during school hours. ing new work by artists Lori Biwer Stewart and Linda Lewis. OTLAG owners Stormy Mochal and Outside the Lines Art Gallery is located at Connie Twining will host an opening reception 409 Bluff Street (the corner of 4th and Bluff for the show, scheduled for Friday, May 6 from Streets) in historic Cable Car Square. Featuring 7 to 9 p.m., providing guests with an opportu- the art of local and regional artists, the gal- nity to meet the artists. As always, the casual lery offers fine art, stained and blown glass, reception is free and open to jewelry, ceramics, baskets, the public. The exhibit will be sculpture and more. on display through June.

For Osage artist, Lori Biwer Stewart, the entire process of printmaking is one of anticipation. She states, “I’ve always loved working with the figure. Experimenting with movement, shape, and expression in eyes, face, and hands has always fascinated me. I incorporate symbolic Beginning in May, hours for images such as birds, keys, the gallery will be Monday and doors, which encourage through Saturday, from 10 personal interpretation and a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 self-reflection.” Biwer Stew- a.m. to 4 p.m. For more infor- art’s ideas grow and change mation, call (563) 583-9343, from the original concept or visit: www.otlag.com. during the process of carv- ing the plate. She creates her prints using multiple plates, the reduction method of carving, or by hand painting to impart color.

West Des Moines artist Linda Lewis’ figurative sculpture capture universal themes: love, parenthood, family, and the search for happiness and fulfillment. Her forms tell stories through facial

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include things like Exploration of the Solar special population activities. There’s more System, Out of This World Science, Dino- information in the book, uh … brochure. saurs, Pretty, Pretty Princess, The Big Treasure Hunt, Zumba, Gizmos & Gadgets, Monkey The City also provides kids an opportunity to Mania and scores more. In fact, there’s way have fun and get some outdoor exercise at more for kids to do this summer than we our two municipal pools. While it might not have room for here, but you can get the full seem like pool weather just yet, Flora and Sut- list in the new Summer Leisure Services Bro- ton Pools open on Saturday, May 28 for the chure, available in print form at area venues season. Both venues have wonderful water like the Carnegie-Stout Public Library, and related amenities like slides and fountains City Hall or online at www.cityofdubuque. and a host of pool sizes and admission under org. At 52 pages, it’s more of a guidebook to 18 is just a $1.25, which is some pretty cheap summer fun than a brochure. entertainment. They also often full courses of swimming classes throughout the season as well as water fitness programs for adults.

Not sure how to get the kids to and from the pool or the library, for that matter? The Nevertheless, it’s also got information about City’s new Jule Transit System (which is summer reading programs at the library, replacing Keyline) offers free bus transporta- youth programs at the Multicultural Fam- tion to City of Dubuque Recreation Division A couple issues back, 365ink covered all the City of Dubuque Leisure Services ily Center, as well as the City’s Playground and Carnegie-Stout Public Library activities. fun summer festivals and events in our special Before we get to far into this, we have to Program. The Playground Program offers a The Free Way to Fun City program allows festivals calendar issue. It’s always one of our mention that the City of Dubuque’s Leisure variety of activities for girls and boys ages 8 season swim pass tag holders (purchased most popular issues of the year. While some Services, part of the Parks and Recreation through 14. Trained leaders will plan, organize at the Leisure Services Department) a free of those summer festivals are family-friendly Division has an incredible range of creative and direct the activities. Weather permitting, bus ride when traveling directly to or from events, let’s face it, many are really designed classes, youth sports, and other programs. As the program operates Monday through Fri- Flora and Sutton Pools. as entertainment for adults. With the school reliable as the sunrise on a summer morning, day, June 13 through August 5, except July 4. year coming to an end, parents might be Leisure Services once again is the cornerstone Registration is available at each site and is free. Additionally, children who register for any wondering what to do with the kids over that for providing a simply staggering amount of Sites include Comiskey Park, Flora Park, Hill- Recreation Division or Library program may long summer vacation. Never fear! Here is active opportunities for kids this summer. top, Hoover School, Lincoln School, Murphy request a Free Way to Fun City identification 365’s list of fun summer classes, activities, Park, Prescott School, Teddy Bear Park, Welu card which allows children to ride The Jule camps, and entertainment opportunities to Kids recreation classes from Leisure ser- Park, Audubon School, Burden Park, Eisen- bus to the program site at no cost. Identifi- keep the kids active, learning, and having fun. vices cover the gamut and then the gamut hower School, Jackson Park, Marshall School, cation cards will be mailed upon completed Be sure to check out the accompanying cal- beyond that. Many are held throughout the Orange Park, and Valentine Park. Some sites registration. For additional information, con- endar of Kid-Friendly Special Events as well. summer at Allison-Henderson Park and titles even offer a free lunch program for kids and tact The Jule, or call at 563.589.4196.

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Wireless internet is also accessible through- out the library.

Teens looking to get more involved in the community and can volunteer at the library or serve on the Teen Advisory Board. A great way to meet new people, have a voice in the community, and be an advocate for teen issues, volunteers can also complete require- Carnegie-Stout Public Library ments for school service and volunteer hours The Carnegie-Stout Public Library is kid central and gain experience for college applications all year round and it only heats up in the sum- and resumes. Info is available at the library mer. Story times are always a hit and continue Help Desk or at www.dubuque.lib.ia.us. in the summer June 13 - August 15, with Tod- dler Time on Mondays, Mother Goose Time on Tuesdays, Read-Aloud Crowd on Wednes- days, Reading with Rover on Saturdays, most sessions between the 9-11 a.m. hours. Plus Kennedy Mall hosts a special Story Time the first Thursday of the Month at 10:30 a.m.

Multicultural Family Center The Multicultural Family Center is a City run recreation, education and activity center at 1157 Central Avenue serving all ages.

The center is hosting Summer Day Camps for kids, Monday through Friday (4-5:30 Reading programs and events for older kids p.m.) for an hour and a half which includes a include One World, many Stories Summer light dinner and t-shirt for those that attend Reading Program, Pockets Full of Fun Pup- more than half of the camp. A one-time $5 pets and Stories, and Flat Stanley For You. fee (scholarships available) covers registra- And the learning goes beyond the book with tion for all MFC summer day camps. Titles Crafts Around the World, a five session series include Photography Camp, June 13-17; where kids make Origami, Rangoli Art, Ojo de Film Camp, June 20-24; “Become an Author” Dios, Wind Chimes, and Ukrainian Eggs. Camp, June 27 – July 1; Spanish Camp, July 11-22; and Drama Camp, July 25 – August 5. The library is also a great place for kids and teens to do some safe internet surfing time.

Some great one day youth events through the MFC are: Juneteenth & the End of Parents can join the kids for some Slavery, Sunday, June 19, 3-4 p.m. (actu- great Family programs too (registration ally at Comiskey Park); Mississippi River Life, required and some fees apply). Planet Tuesday, June 21, 2-3 p.m.; Dr. Carver's Lab, Patrol a family environmental program is Thursday, July 7, 2-3 p.m. Three programs Tuesdays, June 28, July 19, and August 16 are hosted by the National Mississippi River from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and includes din- Museum & Aquarium: Rockin Reptiles & ner. Family Art Night is Thursday, May 19, Awesome Amphibians, Tuesday, July 12, 2-3 6-7 p.m. Family Reading Night is Tuesday, The Youth Services Department has com- p.m.; and Mammals of the Upper Mississippi May 3; Thursday, June 23; and Thursday, puters available for use of children up to the River, Tuesday, August 9, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. July 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Healthy Meals in a age of 12. Teen computers are also available Check with the center on the age groups for Hurry are Thursdays, April 28, May 5, and for ages 13 to 17 with a valid library card. each session is appropriate. May 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.

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Bell Tower Theater The Bell Tower Theater will host auditions for its sixth-annual sum- mer kids-for-kids musical, "Char- lotte's Web," 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 14. The Bell Tower is seeking children ages 7-16 for 80-90 on-stage roles, in two casts. There are 80-100 backstage roles for kids ages 7-18. Those who audition will be asked to sing but do not have to prepare a song. Dubuque Art Center Participation is free. Rehearsals will be daily, from Monday, June Dubuque At Center youth classes are specifically designed 6 to Wednesday, July 6. Performances will be Thursday-Sunday, for children ages 6-9 and 10-13. These classes emphasize July 7-17. Performers will be expected to attend most June the joy of exploring creativity and allow students to experi- rehearsals and all July rehearsals, as well as each performance ment with many different ways to approach projects. There for his/her cast. Time commitments for crew members will be are springtime art classes that are starting now for kids that explained at the auditions and crew sign-up. Call 563-588-3377 want to draw, paint, and make movies, and cool summer art for details or go to belltowertheater.net for an audition form. camps that offer experience in a variety of media. Class sizes are limited – a good thing for ensuring a lot of attention for Bell Tower also offers theater classes for kids in grades kindergarten each student, but that means they fill up fast. Learn more through 8th. These classes teach theater skills such as acting, sing- about available classes at dbqartcenter.org. ing, pantomime, improvisation and stage make-up, but equally as important, they help kids develop real life skills like confidence, Summer Music Fun at the reading, team work, self-esteem and communication. Summer Northeast Iowa School of Music Camps will be held in June and include a “Let’s Pretend” kinder- This summer the Northeast Iowa School of Music (NISOM) offers garten and 1st grade class, June 20 to 24; a 2nd and 3rd grade class, ample opportunities for students of all ages to participate in June 13 to 17; and a 4th through 6th grade acting class, June 13 to music instruction. Private lessons are available in piano, voice, 17. Classes are just $55 for the week and financial assistance is avail- guitar, and more, or try a fun group class. Special camps include able for qualified families. Register online at belltowertheater.net. an All-State Vocal workshop and summer orchestra ensembles. This story continues on page 14, as we begin a special list Call (563) 690-0151 or visit nisom.com for more information. of kid friendly special event on the faceing page (13).

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Library by creating a book-based diorama Cinco de Mayo Celebration with marshmallow Peeps. Kids 11 and under Thursday, May 5, Carnegie-Stout Library should be supervised by an adult. Call 608- The Carnegie-Stout Public Library hosts a 348-7441 ext. 4 to register for a 2-hour spot. Cinco de Mayo celebration for kids ages 7-11 from 4-5 p.m. Kid’s will learn about this Let’s Go Fly a Kite day of Mexican pride and participate in fun Sat., April 30, Grandview Methodist Church activities. Participants are asked to register Global Goods hosts a fun, family-friendly fund- in advance by calling the Youth Services raising event “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” from noon to Help Desk at 563-589-4225, extension 2228. Note that even more kids events are also sprin- 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Grandview United kled around this issue, from the community Methodist Church, located at 3342 John Wes- Cinco de Mayo Celebration horns like his fellow bulls. While search- briefs to the movies page. Keep your eyes peeled! ley Drive just of JFK Road. The event will fea- Friday, May 6, Multicultural Family Center ing for the most ferocious bull for the ture kite making, kite flying, face painting, food, The Multicultural Family Center celebrates bullfight, five men come across Ferdinand North End Resource Fair and family fun. Participants can even win a Cinco de Mayo (only a little late) Friday, May who has just sat upon a bee and appears Thursday, April 28, Audubon School beautiful handmade kite. For more informa- 6 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The event begins with a to be the most ferocious bull they’ve ever North End Resource Fair, 6-7:30 p.m., Audu- tion, call Global Goods at 563-588-3000. short bilingual presentation on the history seen. Part of Bell Tower’s Family Series, bon School Gym, 605 Lincoln Ave. Guests of Cinco de Mayo followed by activities, tickets are just $9. can learn more about resources offered to music, and refreshments. families here in the Dubuque area. Alladin, Jr. Ferdinand the Bull May 13-14, Grand Opera House Saturday, May 7, Bell Tower Theater Mazzuchelli Middle School students present Imagination Celebration The Great Midwestern Educational Theater the musical Alladin, Jr. at the Grand Opera Sunday, May 1,University of Dubuque Company presents the kid-friendly “Fer- House Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, The Great Midwestern Educational Theatre dinand the Bull” Saturday May 7 at 2 p.m. May 14 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Company, in partnership with the University at the Bell Tower Theater (2728 Asbury of Dubuque Creative Drama class, will hold Road). Ferdinand is a docile bull who Kid Friendly Special Events are the 5th annual Imagination Celebration on would rather smell the flowers than clash continued on page 15... Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in the McCormick Gymnasium on the University of Dubuque campus. The Imagination Celebration is a FREE story drama event, for families with young children. All ages are invited, but this is especially fun for kids ages 3-9. In this event, everybody will work together to make a story come to life through action and participa- tion! The theme this year is, “Getting Ready Peeps-o-rama for Mother’s Day!” The event will last about Saturday, April 30, Platteville Library an hour, no tickets or reservations necessary! Kids of all ages can get creative at Peeps-o- For information or questions, please contact rama, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Platteville Public Amy Ressler at [email protected].

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Dubuque Dance Studio and Gymnastics Club Kids interested in dance or gymnastics can attend summer classes and camps at Dubuque Dance Studio and Gymnastics Club. Some of Rising Star Theatre Company the offerings include Parent and Tot Gymnas- Rising Star Theater Company will also be host- tics, Preschool Camp, Kindergarten & 1st Grade ing auditions for summer kids productions on Camp, Gymnastics Camp, and a variety of Hip- May 21-23, in the Five Flags Majestic Room. Hop Camps for kids 7-10, 11-17, and even Family Summer shows include "You're A Good Man, Hip-Hop that includes the parents. Prices vary Charlie Brown," a high school production to be according to the class or camp, but friends that performed June 23-25, outdoors at the Prescott sign up together receive a 10 percent discount. Elementary School playground, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," an all- The Dubuque Dance Studio and Gymnastics ages production, July 15-17, 21-23, at Five Flags Club will also present “The Edge” Summer Theater, and "The Wizard of Oz," an 8-18-year- Camp series with five chances to participate old production, Aug. 12-14, at Five Flags Theater. learning the art of dance, with special sessions covering Dance Company routines, Competi- tive Dance, Gymnastics and Tumbling. There will also be camps in Galena, Peosta, Hanover, and Maquoketa. For more info and class schedules, visit www.dbqdanceandgym.com.

Auditions for all productions will be 9 a.m.- noon and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and 4-8 p.m. Sunday-Monday, May 22-23, in the Majes- tic Room on the second floor of Five Flags Center. Callbacks will be the evening of Tues- day, May 24. Those wishing to audition should Studio 5678 prepare a short musical selection and bring While we didn’t have more info as of press sheet music to the audition. An accompanist time, we do know that Studio 5678 will be will be provided. For more information, con- offering three summer dance camps June tact [email protected]. 13 through16. For more info, check back at www.studio5678dbq.com.

Great Midwestern Educational Theatre Company The Great Midwestern Educational Theatre Company once again hosts “Frogwarts,” a Cookin' Something Up one-week camp for wizards and other cre- Young chefs will want to participate in the ative types July 10-16 at the Wapsi River Nature Cookin’ Something Up Kids Camp, July 11-16. Center. Based on the Harry Potter book series, Designed for kids ages 6-12, each day of the Frogwarts is a role-playing and literature camp camp will feature different ethnic styles like that has developed a life of its own over the Italian, Mexican, etc. Kids will be creating age past six years. While the Harry Potter books appropriate foods, crafts, and food related sci- have gotten darker in tone, Frogwarts Camp ence projects. Supplies, snacks and lunch are has gone in the opposite direction with a focus included. Saturday’s class will be a picnic with on self-confidence, creativity, character devel- the parents and will include a little program opment, and the arts in general, all within the where each child will receive a certificate and framework of an imagined, role-play world of booklet with recipes and pictures from the wizardry. It is really an expression of joy and week’s events, plus snacks that the children have creativity. Plus they play Quidditch every day. prepared. For more information, call 563-583- The classes vary from year to year, depending 3761 or visit www.cookinsomethingup.com. on the master classes devised by our profes- sors. For more info, visit www.frogwarts.org. ...Concluded on page 26

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Continued from page 13. Girl Scouts Camp June 10 – July 28, Camp Little Cloud, Epworth The Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois host the Girl Scouts Summer Camp, June 10 to July 28 at Camp Little Cloud in Epworth, Iowa.

Music in Jackson Park Sunday, June 12, Sunday, July 10 about renaissance weaponry and fashion, and Sunday, August 14 shop the marketplace for a range of goods. The free family-friendly afternoon concerts in Grand Pet Excursion Proceeds benefit Camp Albrecht Acres. For Jackson Park are held on the second Sundays Saturday, May 14, Murphy Park more information, visit www.dbqrenfaire.org. of summer months. Celebrating the diversity Kids who love animals will want to partici- of one of downtown Dubuque’s North-end Family and Individual Game Night pate in the 18th Annual Dubuque Regional Dubuque Memorial Day Parade neighborhoods each concert features a dif- Wed., June 15, Allison-Henderson Park Humane Society Grand Pet Excursion Satur- Monday, May 30, Downtown Dubuque ferent style of music and free food! The game is on! Leisure Services hosts Fam- day, May 14 beginning at Murphy Park. Also Dubuque hosts the annual Memorial Day ily and Individual Game Night at Allison- known as the “Scruffy Shuffle” this popular Parade, Monday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. The Middle-school Age Pool Party Henderson Park Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 day in the park features a pledged dog walk, parade route begins at Jackson Park, goes Sunday, June 12, Sutton Pool p.m. Games and activities will be provided. vendor booths, food, games, demonstra- down Main Street, turns at Ninth Street, Pool Party! Sutton Pool hosts a middle- tions and activities for people and their pets down Iowa Street, up 5th Street to Locust school age Pool Party Sunday, June 12 from with prizes and fun for pet lovers of all ages. and disbands at Washington Park. This year’s 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants can raise individual pledges theme is “Never Forgotten.” or form a team. For more information, visit Skate Dance www.dbqhumane.org. Summer Toy Show Tuesday, June 14, Skate Country June 3-4, Dyersville Tuesday, July 12, Skate Country Kids of all ages love toys! Dyersville hosts the Let’s roll! Skate Country hosts a Skate Dance Summer Toy Show, June 3-4 at the National Sunday, June 12 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Farm Toy Museum and Dyersville Beckman High School. The two-day event will feature Movies in Comiskey Park agricultural history exhibits and thousands Tuesday, June 14: Mulan Great Galena Balloon Race of farm toys for sale from vendors across the Tuesday, July 12: Ratatouille June 17-19, Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena, IL country. Daily admission for the show is $5, Tuesday, August 9: Karate Kid Over 20 hot air balloons, three races, night children ages 12 and younger free. The Multicultural Family Center, Carnegie- glow extravaganzas, a car show, live music, Stout Public Library and Mindframe Theater kid’s activities, and family fun. For more DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Mini-Renaissance Fair co-sponsor Movie in Comiskey Park. This information, call 800-892-2269 or visit www. May 20-22 , Wash. Park & Town Clock Plaza Saturday, June 4, East Dbq. Dist. Library family-friendly screenings, which begin greatgalenaballoonrace.com. DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival is a kaleido- East Dubuque District Library hosts a Mini- at sundown (8:45 p.m.) are free. Bring your scope of family activities with an art fair in Renaissance Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, blanket and/or chair. Continued on page 17 Washington Park on May 21-22 and three June 4. The event serves as the Midsummer days of entertainment on two stages (the Nights Read Summer Reading Kickoff. Kids can Town Clock and the Gazebo) kids will love roam around with a princess and prince and the interactive, hands-on art activities in the take part in jousting and other courtly activities. park and fun inflatable rides on 7th Street. For more info, visit www.dubuquefest.org or see the next issue of 365ink.

Marshallese Constitution Day Saturday, May 21, Flora Park Learn about another culture at the Marshal- lese Constitution Day celebration, Saturday, May 21 at Flora Park. Times and location TBA, call 563-582-3681 for more information. Americas River Festival June 10-12, Port of Dubuque Dubuque Renaissance Faire Dubuque’s biggest “Party at the Port,” May 21-22, Camp Albrecht Acres, Sherrill Americas River Festival, is not just for adults! Camp Albrecht Acres (14837 Sherrill Road) Kids will love DockDogs, the “Dubuque Idol” hosts the 4th Annual Dubuque Renaissance singing contest, and a NASCAR Racing simu- Faire May 21-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors lator, not to mention plenty of kids’ games, can meet the King and Queen, watch joust- food and fun. For more information, visit ing, swordplay, jugglers, and minstrels, learn www.traveldubuque.com.

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markets affect us all --showing how grow- ers around the world and Fair Trade pioneers coming to theaters : right here in the US bring coffee to your local cafe!! There will be Fairly Traded goods on dis- play from Global Goods and Juanita Nelson director of Global Goods will be on hand to talk as part of two showing of the video. Each World Fair Trade Day talk and video presentation lasts about Saturday, May 14, 9 AM - 11 AM 45 minutes. The first is at 9:30 AM Mindframe Theaters and the second at 10:30 AM. In Partnership with Global Goods, Learn how you can make easy choices to buy amazing prod- FAST FIVE (Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne “The lie Portman) MAY 6 The warrior Thor (Hemsworth) Molly’s Presents A World Fair Trade Rock” Johnson) APRIL 29 A federal agent is dis- is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by Day Event...View ‘From Crop to ucts that are made in a sustain- patched to Rio de Janeiro, as he endeavors to foil his father Odin (Hopkins) for his arrogance and Cup: Fair Trade Explained’, a 20 min able way and sign up for gifts to the plans of former cop Brian O’Conner and ex- sent to Earth to live among humans. Falling in con Dominic Toretto, who are assembling a high- love with scientist Jane Foster (Portman) teaches video that explains how Fair Trade be given away while you’re at it! stakes race to gain their freedom. Thor much-needed lessons, and his new-found strength comes into play as a villain from his Now Showing @ MINDFRAME Rio (G) PROM (Aimee Teegarden) APRIL 29 This teen- homeland sends dark forces toward Earth. Friday, April 29 - Thursday, May 5 Fri - Thu: (11:25 AM), (1:35), (3:50), 6:50, 9:00 aimed romantic comedy from Disney follows the trials and tribulations of teenagers preparing to go SOMETHING BORROWED (Ginnifer Goodwin, Check our website for next weeks showtimes! Hop (PG) Fri - Thu: (11:35 AM), 1:50, 4:05, 6:05 to their first prom. Kate Hudson) MAY 6 Friendships are trusted and secrets come to the surface when terminally sin- Fast Five (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Jane Eyre (PG-13) HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS EVIL (Hayden gle Rachel (Goodwin) falls for Dex, her best friend Fri - Thu: (11:20 AM), (1:55), (4:35), 7:15, 9:50 Fri - Thu: (12:30), (3:30), 6:45, 9:10 Panettiere, Glenn Close, Patrick Warburton) APRIL Darcy’s (Hudson) fiancé. Water for Elephants (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Monty Python and the Holy Grail (PG) Midnight 29 In their second adventure, Red Riding Hood Fri - Thu: (11:30 AM), (2:05), (4:30), 7:10, 9:40 Madness - Just $5 Fri & Sat: 11:59 PM (Panettiere) and the Wolf (Warburton) team up to JUMPING THE BROOM (Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, investigate the mysterious disappearance of Han- Angela Bassett) MAY 6 The wedding of Sabrina Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 (PG-13) MindframeTheaters.com sel and Gretel. (Patton) and Jason (Alonso) brings together her Hotline: 563-582-4971 Fri - Thu: (12:10), (2:30), (4:50), 7:00, 9:15 uptown family and his downtown folks over a re- 555 JFK Road, Behind Kennedy Mall THOR (Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Nata- vealing weekend in Martha’s Vineyard.

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Johnny Simmons (Scott Pilgrim vs. The THE BUZZ... World) and Justin Hires (Stomp the Yard) Though it had originally been planned to be have been confirmed to be joining the the launch of an entirely new trilogy in the cast of the film adaptation of 21 Jump long-running horror franchise, the lackluster Street, which stars Channing Tatum and performance of Scream 4 (its $18.7 million Jonah Hill. In more exciting news about FREE Summer Kids Film Series entire summer. Your company will have opening weekend was less than half of the film, however, Johnny Depp has also the opportunity to display and/or give-a- its predecessors, and it dropped by more agreed to appear in a cameo role written Every Wednesday beginning June 15th way company materials, throughout the than 60 percent in the following week) has especially for him. Millennium Cinema will host a FREE family series. Please contact Jeremy Patnaude for apparently scuttled those plans for the time film to entertain KIDS of all ages. We invite further details about becoming a sponsor being. Writer Kevin Williamson, who was Director Sam Raimi is embroiled in a casting you and your organization to participate in and enjoy the FREE entertainment all sum- eventually replaced on the project by Ehren dispute on Oz: The Great and the Powerful, this summer’s most exciting motion pic- mer long. And for you families, just sit back Kruger, had sketched out plans for another his prequel to The Wizard of Oz at Disney. ture event when we showcase some of the and enjoy the blockbusters, on the house! two movies. Dimension Films isn’t completely According to the trades, Raimi has finally BIGGEST Hollywood films in recent years. All shows begin at 10:00 AM shutting the door, however, noting that there settled on Hilary Swank to portray the Wicked Admission is FREE! still exists the possibility of direct-to-video Witch of the East, while Disney is insisting June 15 Megamind installments, not unlike what Universal has that he cast Michelle Williams. (James Franco In order to bring the FREE Summer Kids June 22 Ramona & Beezus done with the American Pie franchise. is locked to portray The Wizard, and Mila Film Series to the community of Platteville June 29 How to Train your Dragon Kunis is signed to play the Wicked Witch of at no cost, we are seeking sponsorship July 6 Alpha & Omega Jack Osbourne is reportedly aiming to make the West.) Raimi and Disney are reportedly from the local business community. Your July 13 Marmaduke his feature film directorial debut with Black at a stalemate on the issue. This isn’t the company name or logo will be promi- July 20 Owls of Ga’Hoole Sabbath … which, oddly enough, is not a first time Raimi has butted heads with a nently displayed on one-sheet flyers dis- July 27 Yogi Bear biopic of his father’s (in)famous heavy metal studio over casting – when prepping the tributed throughout the community and August 3 Gulliver’s Travels band. Apparently, however, the music of Black first Spider-Man for Sony Pictures, he found will be featured on 2 slides per screen August 10 Cats & Dogs 2 Sabbath features prominently in the film. himself clashing with producers who wanted promoting the FREE Summer Kids Film August 17 Nanny McPhee Returns Tony Iommi has been linked to the project Wes Bentley in the title role. He eventually Series between shows throughout the August 24 Despicable Me in the past, though it’s unknown if he is still got his way and cast Tobey Maguire … we’ll involved. Shooting will kick off later this year. see what happens this time around.

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Continued from page 15 City-wide Dodgeball Tourney Wed., July 6, Allison-Henderson Park Switchback Lookout! Leisure Services hosts the City-wide Friday, June 17, Carnegie-Stout Library Dodgeball Tourney, Wednesday, July 6 at Alli- The Carnegie-Stout Public Library hosts Irish son-Henderson Park. For ages 8 through 14 music duo Switchback Friday, June 17 from the tournament begins at 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to performing, Switchback will share the evolution of Irish music and how it has influenced traditional American forms. Participants are asked to reg- ister one week in advance by calling the Youth Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228.

Kids’ Fishing Clinic and Derby Independence Day Kids’ Parade Big Wheel 500 Saturday, June 25, Miller Riverview Park Friday, July 1, Comiskey Park Wed., July 6, Allison-Henderson Park Got fish? Kids ages 5 through 14 are invited Kids can kick-off the celebration of the Inde- For those kids 3 through 8 who might not to participate in the Kids’ Fishing Clinic and pendence Day weekend at the Indepen- be ready for the dodgeball arena, the Big Disc Golf Open House Derby, Saturday, June 25 at Miller Riverview dence Day Kids’ Parade Friday, July 1 at the Wheel race track beckons. Wednesday, July Sat., June 18, Veterans’ Memorial Park Park. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., fol- Comiskey Park playground. Preparations will 6 Allison-Henderson Park also hosts the Big Wednesday, June 29, Disc Contest lowed by the clinic and derby. The event is begin at 9:30 a.m., with parade following. Wheel 500 (Big Wheels and similar riding Kids young and old interested in disc golf co-sponsored by the City Recreation Divi- toys) on the inline rink. Bikes will race sepa- should check out the Open House at City Disc sion, the DNR, Dubuque County Conserva- Make Your Family Tree rately. Races begin at 6:30 p.m. Golf Course at Veterans’ Memorial Park Satur- tion Society, and Theisen’s. Friday, July 1, Carnegie-Stout Library day, June 18 from 10-11 a.m. Persons, age 8 Kids age 10 and up are invited to gather Charlotte’s Web and older, are invited to learn about disc golf, Washington Neighborhood everything they know about their family and July 7-10, 14-17, Bell Tower Theater practice, and play the course. A Frisbee Disc Eat-n-Greet heritage and bring it to the library for this spe- The children’s classic Charlotte’s Web comes to Contest will aslo take place Wednesday, June Saturday, June 25, Orange Park cial program. Using names and photos (only life on stage as a musical at the Bell Tower The- 29 for kids age 8 and older, though families are The Washington Neighborhood Develop- reproductions that can be cut up) kids will cre- ater (2728 Asbury Road) over two weekends invited as well. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. ment Corporation hosts the second annual ate a family tree. Participants are asked to reg- in July. Not only FOR kids, this production is Washington Neighborhood Eat-n-Greet the ister one week in advance by calling the Youth staged BY kids. All performers are kids ages 7 Multicultural Family Center afternoon of Saturday, June 25 at Orange Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228. to 16 from throughout the Tri-state area. Juneteenth Celebration Park at the corner of 18th and Washington Sunday, June 19 Streets. The free event features food, enter- Starlab The Multicultural Family Center hosts a tainment, and games for kids. Friday, July 8, Carnegie-Stout Library Juneteenth Celebration at Comiskey Park at The Carnegie-Stout Public Library hosts Star- 24th and Jackson Streets on Saturday, June Dan Wardell & Reading Road Trip lab Friday July 8, a special portable planetar- 19 from 4-6 p.m. The event will feature live Monday, June 27, Carnegie-Stout Library ium from the Grout Museum in Waterloo. music, displays, children’s activities, and food. Dan Wardell, host of IPTV’s Kids’ Clubhouse Starlab will offer six different presentations visits libraries across Iowa on his Reading at time spread throughout the day (from 9 Water Carnival Road Trip including the Carnegie-Stout Pub- a.m. to 4 p.m.) covering topics like constella- Wednesday, June 22, Sutton Pool lic Library on Monday June 27 at 1:30 and tions, moon phases, weather, and Greek and It’s a carnival … of water! Sutton Pool hosts 2:30 p.m. The all-ages program will be held Native American mythology. For kids ages a Water Carnival Wednesday, June 22 from in the Aigler Auditorium on the Library’s 6 and up. Participants are asked to register 6:30 p.m. which will include a variety of third floor. Guests are asked to register one one week in advance by calling the Youth races for ages 5 through 14. week in advance by calling the Youth Ser- Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, exten- vices Help Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228. Ice Cream Social sion 2228. Native American Dancer Mathias Ham House, Monday, July 4 Friday, June 24, Carnegie-Stout Library Sidewalk Chalk Art The Fourth of July Ice Cream Social, spon- Darrell House The Carnegie-Stout Public Library hosts a per- Wed., June 29, Allison-Henderson Park sored by the Dubuque County Historical Soci- Friday, July 9, Carnegie-Stout Library formance of Native American Dance, Friday, For all young street artists, Leisure Services ety celebrates Independence Day in good ol’ Author, poet and musician Darrell House per- June 24 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Suitable for hosts an evening of Sidewalk Chalk Art fashioned style at the historic Ham House at forms at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Fri- all ages, the program will share the culture, Wednesday, June 29 at Allison-Henderson the corner of Shiras and Lincoln Avenue, just day, July 9 at 10 a.m. Suitable to kids ages 5-10, history, traditions, and beliefs of the Native Park. Artists ages 3 through 14, plus a new below Eagle Point Park. The afternoon event House will perform his original songs, share American People. Guests are asked to regis- family division, are invited to decorate a features music, food, tours of the mansion humorous poems and stories in a fun and ter one week in advance by calling the Youth sidewalk square. Registration begins at 6:00 and historic kids games. Visit www.mississip- Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228. p.m., with event following. pirivermuseum.com for details. Continued on page 27.

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Early produce such as asparagus, lettuce, water cress, and peas will be available. There will also be a selection of bedding plants, hanging baskets of flowers and tomatoes, titled “Good for the Earth, Good for Us” from tulips, daffodils, house plants, baked goods, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 and arts and crafts. at Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis Street, Dubuque. Each of our presenters actively works with some aspect of this topic in the city of Dubuque.

Tri-State’s Taste of Barley “Brew Fest” Family Beer & Liquor The Food Store @ 11th & Iowa St. is also, wisely, Family Beer & Liquor hosts the piggybacking on the return of the Summer Tri-State’s Taste of Barley “Brew market to celebrate their Grand Opening 30 Fest” Saturday, April 30 from 1 Sunday, May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Holy Trin- including the addition of their new Outdoor APRIL to 4 p.m. at the store just a mile ity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi Street. The Brunch Cafe, serving omelettes made with east of Dubuque on Highway 20. Family Beer event will feature a chocolate tasting with 18 local eggs, local burgers and brats, and their is teaming up with the Galena Brewing Com- tables bearing a wide assortment of choco- already famous fresh eggrolls starting at 8am. pany and the American Breweriana Associa- The morning will incorporate a variety of late to sample and a silent auction of art, Denny Garcia 9am, Fever River String Band pro- tion to host this huge beer tasting event with media as well as experiential and reflective woodwork, and entertainment items. Tick- vide the organic music from 10 a.m. till noon. If over 125 craft, micro, and import beers avail- segments to present an overview of sustain- ets for the event are just $12 with proceeds you have not discovered their beautiful organic able for sampling. Tickets are $20 in advance, ability as it relates to our food system. We’ll benefiting Dubuque County Circle of Faith market yet, make opening day of the maret the $25 at the door, with all proceeds benefiting explore why and how to do good for the Habitat for Humanity. day you do. You’re going to love it! the ABA and their mission to restore dozens earth, and find stronger community con- of old beer and brewing-related films. With nections in the process. The event will 125 beers to sample you might want to get a include prayer, input, reflection, good food, ride home. Just sayin’. Cheers! Check out that and discussion regarding the foods we eat big ad on the facing page! and the implication of our food choices on our own health and that of our earth.

The offering to attend is $30, which includes a continental breakfast and concluding lunch. Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday morning, To register, call Shalom at 563-582-3592 by Farmers’ Market Opening Day 7 a.m. - noon, May through October. Stretching Wednesday, April 27. / Food Store Grand Opening from the area around City Hall at Iowa and 13th Around City Hall, 12th & Iowa Street Streets down Iowa Street to 11th Street, the mar- Good for the Earth, Good For Us Habitat for Humanity presents: The Downtown Dubuque Farm- ket has grown in recent years to over 100 vendors. Shalom retreat Center, 1000 Davis St. Chocolate Extravaganza ers’ Market will celebrate its Those interested in becoming market vendors Michelle Balek OSF, Christine Dubuque County Circle of 7 Opening Day on Saturday, May 7, should call the Main Street office. Vendor spaces Happ Olson, and Beverly Wag- Faith Habitat for Humanity MAY 2011, from 7 a.m. - noon, with a are still available. For more information, contact 30 ner will lead a program to 1 hosts a very special fund- variety of fun activities including musical enter- Dubuque Main Street at 563-588-4400 or visit APRIL nourish both body and soul MAY raiser, Chocolate Extravaganza tainment and a radio remote broadcast. www.dubuquemainstreet.org.

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Booth, who you might recognize from bands Steddy P & DJ Mahf Steddy P and DJ Mahf are on the road for their like Zero 2 Sixty and the Stumble Bros. They’ll w/ Casethejoint & the Mic Hand Crew What Happened Tomorrow Tour, promoting be playing unabashed party rock hits with pre- The Lift their latest release of the same name. Rooted cisely 25% more estrogen than the guys used Hip-hop returns to The Lift in sample based production with the duo’s to playit, and they’ve added a few girl rock Friday May 6 with a show own contemporary approach, What Hap- Carlos O’Kelly’s songs to repretoire. 6 featuring Kansas City rhyme pened Tomorrow marks the mature effort of The great big Cinco de Mayo MAY master Steddy P and DJ two Midwest indie rap’s best, highlighting Outdoor Fiesta at Carlos O’ Mahf along with special Steddy’s lyrical sense and DJ 5 Kelly’s is back baby! That’s right. guests Casethejoint and Mahf’s turntable skill. Fans MAY On Thursday, May 5th, they’re the Mic Hand crew – can download the album for rolling out the big top tent and the live music, Imperfekt, Colorless, and free from www.indyground. lus some hot (or cool, whichevery you prefer) DJ Biz-e One, plus a set by com in addition to seeing drink specials like half price Margaritas, and Pep Donnell Davis. the duo kick it live at The Lift. $2.50 pints and bottles of Budweiser products.

The celebation of Mexican independance So gather to troops or the posse, perhaps from Spain gets rolling at 5 p.m. with a live the flock, and get your sombrero’s over to remote on Y105 and that’s also when A Pirate Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cantina, just off of Over 50 gets the weekend kicked-off early the Northwest Arterial by Medical Associates with some chillin’ tunes to wind down the west ar 1355 Associates Drive, and get your hectic work day. A little Island Mexican on for the night. Y’arriba! music on the Cinco? Sure,why not. . Y’Arriba. See the ad on page 4 for the same info in a much more Then from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m., you can colorful presentation! say you were there for the debut of Dubuque’s newest supergroup (I can call them We also promised to mention that Soulsa will that because I’m in the band and I own the also be playing an early set starting at 5 p.m. at newspaper). The band, named Boomtangle, Los Aztecas in Asbury Plaza. So for some tradi- partners to goofy party rockers you’ve know tional latin flair, they’ve got your hook up. Two for years as the Rocket Surgeons with spicy Joie great destinations, one big day!

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Nothin but Dylan Crystal Leather Ken Killian Jazz Quartet Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM

Okham’s Razor Sunday, May 8 Tony Leonard Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 7 PM Fever River String Band Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Council Hill Station, 1 PM Country Tradition The Gambler Mooney Hollow Barn, 7 PM Open Mic Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker Elton John Tribute The Johnny Rockers The Yardarm, 8 PM Five Flags Theater, 7:30 PM New Diggs General Store, 3:30 PM TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Sunshine Paul McHugh 98 in the Shade Mystique Casino, 8 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Thursday, April 28 Stumble Brothers Corey Jenny & Mojo Busted Okham’s Razor Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Northside Bar, 9 PM Steve’s Pizza, 7 PM Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Malaikat dan Singa Cornerstone, 8 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Spirits, 8 PM Monk’s, 9 PM Massey Road Paul McHugh Steepwater Band, Boheme 66, Open Mic with Jeff & Jimmy Dog House, 9 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Johnny Trash Tuesday, May 10 American Dust The Cornerstone, 9 PM The Yardarm, 9 PM Cal’s Open Mic The Lift, 9 PM Half-Fast Half-Fast Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Friday, April 29 Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM Just Cuz Taste Like Chicken Chuck Bregman Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Daniel and the Lion CD Release Northside Bar, 9 PM Mystique Champagne, 6 PM Tantrym Midnight Crisis Monk’s, 9 PM Doolittle’s, Cuba City, 9 PM Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM The Resistors Andrew Jacob Holm Horsin’ Around Budde’s, 8:30 PM Wednesday, May 11 Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Courtside, 6:30 PM Corey Jenny & Mojo Busted Steddy P, Casethejoint, Imperfekt Acoustic Jam Mystique Casino 9 PM The Lift, 9 PM Michelle Lynn Cornerstone, 6 PM Saturday, May 14 Laura McDonald & Jeff Weydert Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM The Dertones Mississippi Moon Bar, 7 PM Heartbeat Big Eagle Band “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic Grape Escape, 2 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Northside Bar, 9 PM Maudlin w/ Maureen Kilgore Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Zero 2 Sixty Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Blue Willow Dubuque Sports Complex, 7 PM Liberty Valance Andreas Transo Open Mic w/ Dave, Cricket, & Tim Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 7 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM The Pines The Lift, 9 PM Rosalie Morgan The Lift, 9 PM Ken Killian Jazz Quartet Taiko, 7 PM Sunday, May 1 Apple Dumplin’s Johnny Walker Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Blue Willow Keil’s Tavern, 9 PM Buzz Berries Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Crude But Effective Council Hill Station, 1 PM Jumpers, 9 PM Tony Leonard Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Reckless Ones w/ Johnny Rocker Thursday, May 12 Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Open Mic Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Tantrym Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Audio Fracture Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Knicker’s, 9 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Here Come The Mummies Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Adam Beck Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM 98 in the Shade Mystique Casino, 9:30 PM Rukus CJ Boyd Taste Like Chicken New Diggings General Store, Shenanigans, 9 PM Monk’s, 9 PM The Lonely Goats The Yardarm, 8 PM 3:30 PM Six Nights Alone Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Sandy Hook, 10 PM Big Eagle Band Friday, May 13 Barstool Band Johnny Rockers The Pit Stop, 9 PM Chuck Bregman Sunshine Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Saturday, May 7 Mystique Champagne, 6 PM Mystique Casino, 8 PM The Dertones Adam & Lucy Johnny Kilowatt & The Grizz Tuesday, May 3 Grape Escape, 2 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Nutsy Turtle Band Larry Michael The Cornerstone, 8:30 PM Cal’s Open Mic Spirits, 6 PM Shark’s Roadhouse, 8:30 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Chuck Bregman Mississippi Band Betty & The Headlights Mystique Champagne, 6 PM Dagwood’s, 9 PM Blue Willow Enemies of Confusion The Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Wednesday, May 4 Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 7 PM Embe Eatery and Lounge, 9 PM Acoustic Jam The Boots Hefel Band Nutsy Turtle Mississippi Band Cornerstone, 6 PM Happy’s Place, 6 PM The Bronco Inn, 9 PM Mystique Casino, 9 PM

Misbehavin’ Northside Bar, 9 PM

Unknown Component Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM

Randy Rogers Keil’s Tavern, 9 PM

Renegade Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Saturday, April 30 Andrew Houy The Cornerstone, 12:30 PM

Fever River String Band Council Hill Station, 1 PM

Chuck Bregman Mystique Champagne, 6 PM Axis of Awesome Ace’s Place Eichman’s Grenada Tap Murph’s South End 107 Main St W • Epworth, IA • 563-876-9068 11941 Route 52 N • 563-552-2494 55 Locust • 563-556-9896 Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Blue Willow Asbury Eagles Club Embe Eatery & Lounge Mystique Casino Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 7 PM “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic 5900 Saratoga • Asbury, IA • 563-588-4458 233 S. Main St. • Galena, IL • embegalena.com 1855 Greyhound Park Rd • 563-582-3647 mystiquedbq.com Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM The Bank Bar & Grille Five Flags Civic Center Jordan Danielsen 342 Main • 563-584-1729 • bankdbq.com 405 Main • 563-589-4254 • Tix: 563-557-8497 New Diggings General Store Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Open Mic with Jeff & Jimmy Budde’s Gin Rickeys 2944 County Rd W • New Diggings, WI Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM 10638 Key West Dr • Key West, IA • 563-582-0069 1447 Central • 563-583-0063 608-965-3231 • newdiggs.com Audio Fracture Bulldog Billiards Gobbie’s Noonan’s North 917 Main St • Holy Cross, IA • 563-870-2235 Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Thursday, May 5 1850 Central • 563-588-0116 219 N Main St • Galena, IL • 815-777-0243

Soulsa VENUE FINDER Northside Bar Cornerstone Grape Escape Davy Jones of The Monkees Los Aztecas, 5 PM 2776 Jackson • 563-583-3039 125 N. Main • Galena • 815-776-0700 233 S Main • Galena, IL • 815-776-WINE • Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza Courtside grapeescapegalena.com Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 15 E Main St • Platteville, WI • 608-348-3136 2095 Holliday Dr • 563-583-0574 Handle Bar Missfits Pirate Over 50, 5PM - 8PM 736 Burtons Furnace Rd., Durango, IA • 563- 552-2291 Pit Stop Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Boomtangle, 8PM - 11PM MENT Dagwood’s 17522 S John Deere Rd • 563-582-0221 Carlos O’Kelly’s 231 First Ave. W • Cascade, IA • 563-852-3378 The Hub Mr. Obvious Denny’s Lux Club 253 Main • 563-556-5782 Sandy Hook Tavern 3868 Badger Rd • Hazel Green, WI • 608-748-4728 Potosi/Tennyson Fire Station, 8 PM Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight 3050 Asbury Rd • 563-557-0880 Irish Cottage (Frank O’Dowd’s Pub) 9853 Hwy 20 • Galena, IL • 815-776-0707 • Spirits Bar &Grill (inside Days Inn) Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Dino’s Backside (The Other Side) Okham’s Razor 68 Sinsinawa • East Dubuque • 815-747-9049 theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com 1111 Dodge • 563-583-3297 Cornerstone, 8:30 PM Title Tracks, Old Panther Dirty Ernie’s Jumpers Bar & Grill Stone Cliff Winery The Lift, 9 PM 201 1st St NE • Farley, IA • 563-744-4653 2600 Dodge • 563-556-6100 Port of Dubuque • 563-583-6100 Adobanga stonecliffwinery.com Dog House Lounge Knicker’s Saloon The Lift, 9 PM Friday, May 6 1646 Asbury • 563-556-7611 2186 Central Ave • 563-583-5044 Thums Up Pub & Grill Horsin’ Around & ENTERTAIN 3670 County Road HHH • Kieler, WI • 608-568-3118 Doolittle’s Cuba City The Lift Taste Like Chicken DBQ Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM 180 Main • 563-584-1702 Tony Roma’s (inside Grand Harbor Resort) The Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM 112 S Main • Cuba City, WI • 608-744-2404 Mississippi Moon Bar ( Diamond Jo Casino) Port of Dubuque • 563-690-4000 • Chuck Bregman Doolittle’s Lancaster Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 • diamondjo.com grandharborresort.com Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker Mystique Champagne, 6 PM 135 S Jefferson St • Lancaster, WI • 608-723-7676 Monk’s Kaffee Pub The Yardarm Spirits, 9 PM Dubuque Driving Range (Highway 52) Dubuque Marina • Near Hawthorne • 563-582-3653 373 Bluff St • 563-585-0919 Ragged Strings John Deere Road • 563-556-5420 If you have live entertainment and would like to Mooney Hollow Barn Lipstick Slick Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Eagles Club be included in our listing, contact us: 12471 Hwy 52 • Green Island, IA • 563-580-9494 Jumpers, 9 PM 1175 Century Drive • 563-582-6498 [email protected] or 563-588-4365. LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC { vintage torquefest in maquoketa }

Also expanded and upgraded for Torque history of the vehicle. All of them reflect the Fest 2011 is the live music lineup. (Check personalities of the guys that saved them from the accompanying schedule for bands and the salvage yard and keep them running. times.) Friday night now boasts a five-band surf and rockabilly extravaganza with Sat- While newer stock and restored cars, street urday boasting its own impressive lineup rods, muscle cars, sports cars and other perfor- including Whitey Morgan and the 78s and mance vehicles will not be accepted into the Wayne “The Train” Hancock. Playing an “official” Vintage Torque Fest show, they will upbeat mix of honky-tonk country in the be able to park in the event’s special VIP park- tradition of Hank Williams with the energy of ing area, effectively creating an ancillary show. rockabilly and the dance-ability of western Likewise, OCC-style custom bikes, touring bikes swing, Hancock is sure to get Torque Fest and post-’75 Harleys are welcome at Torque attendees riled up. Even Hank III has been Fest and will have a special parking area. quoted saying, “Wayne Hancock has more The indoor exhibit will include Jack Walker’s Hank Sr. in him than either I or Hank Williams, Vintage Torque Fest opens to spectators at award-winning custom, The Phoenix, as well Jr. He is the real deal.” noon on Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Vintage Torque Fest 2011 as a classic speed machine from the Bonn- Admission to Vintage Torque Fest is just $5 for Hot Rod, Music, & Art Festival eville testing era restored by Salt Flats Racing Another expanded aspect of Torque Fest spectators. Qualifying hot rods can participate Jackson County Fairgrounds, from Colorado. The indoor area will also host 2011 is the “Motor Psycho” Round Up, a show in the show, take laps on the track, and go to Maquoketa, Iowa an expanded swap meet, limited to vintage of vintage pre-1975 custom motorcycles, Route 61 Drive-In, all for just $20. Motorcycle Evoking images of an earlier time when young car and motorcycle parts or other related bobbers and choppers. entry is just $10. Onsite camping is available. people cruised main streets in hot rods, listen- ing to a relatively new form of popular music All proceeds of Vintage Torque Fest ben- known as rock-n-roll. In that spirit, Vintage efit Helping Hannah’s Heart, for a coura- Torque Fest returns to celebrate classic hot rods geous three-year-old and kids like her. For and the greasers and gear-heads who have more of Hannah’s story, visit www.helping- been tuning, chopping, painting, pin striping, hannahsheart.org. For more information customizing, and driving them since the 1950s. about Vintage Torque Fest, visit www.vin- tagetorquefest.com or read the last issue of Vintage Torque Fest has found a new home 365ink online! this year at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa, Iowa, April 29-30, Torque Fest TORQUE SCHEULE will again offer a trunk-full of fun extras like an exhibition of hot rod art, a swap meet, a model Friday, April 29 12:00 p.m. Exhibit hall opens, contest, on-site camping, an expanded list of vintage hot rods begin to arrive. live rock-n-roll, and more classic hot rods and 4:00 p.m. Midwest Jalopies will motorcycles than you’re likely to see anywhere arrive, followed by dirt track racing. for miles around. Because the term “hot rod” can be interpreted pretty broadly, it should be Live Music noted that Vintage Torque Fest is limited to pre- 4:45 p.m. The Surf Zombies 6:00 p.m. Rhythm Dragons 1965 vintage-style hot rods, pre-1975 motorcy- “automobilia” and managed by central Illinois Despite all the changes, expansions, and 8:00 p.m. Rumble Seat Riot cles, and one-of-a-kind customs, though classic car club, the Tin Butchers. improvements, one of Torque Fest’s most pop- 9:15 p.m. Savage Seven car and motorcycle owners and enthusiasts of ular attributes remains – the dirt track. On Fri- 10:30 p.m. The Afterdarks all kinds are welcome to attend. Also not to be missed is the hot rod and day night, the track will host races by Midwest “kustom kulture” art show in the exhibit hall. Jalopies as well as bus races. Qualifying hot Saturday, April 30 The restrictions didn’t seem to hurt attendance The expanded 2011 show will feature a num- rods, rat rods, and jalopies will have an oppor- 9:00 a.m. Exhibit hall opens, last year as almost 500 cars and 4,000 spectators ber of notable artists including the return of tunity to take a couple of laps around the Jack- vintage hot rods on display. showed up at Farley Speedway, despite nearly L.A.-based artist Max Grundy. New this year, son County Fairgrounds dirt track on Saturday. 9:30 a.m. Mini Bikes and vintage Go Karts on the track. three inches of rain the day before the show. Torque Fest welcomes guest artist L.A.-based In fact Vintage Torque Fest is one of only three 11:30 a.m. Mandatory driver mtg. “We simply ran out of room,” states Vintage Keith Weesner. “We’re actually auctioning off car shows in the world that allow qualifying 12:00 p.m. Hot Rods on the track. Torque Fest promoter John Wells. “We did not a painting of his,” notes Wells. participants to actually drive on a dirt track. 2:00 p.m. Auction for expect the turnout to be quite so heavy and as www.helpinghannahsheart.org a result we have had to move the event to Jack- On both Friday and Saturday nights, Route “That’s why people from South Carolina, Texas, 6:00 p.m. Hot Rods depart for son County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa, Iowa.” 61 Drive-In will be screening classic car films Michigan, South Dakota … that’s why they Route 61 Drive-In American Graffiti and Two Lane Blacktop. come to our show. The dirt track is the star of Live Music With a larger indoor facility and even more Entry to Route 61 Drive-In will be limited the show.” adds Wells. 11:00 a.m. The Aquaholics space outside, the move provides more room to pre-1980 classic cars and newer Ameri- 12:30 p.m. Whitey Morgan & the 78’s for more custom show cars, art, tattoo artists, can sports cars on Friday night and Vintage Spectators will see some beautifully detailed 3:00 p.m. Wayne “The Train” Hancock and vendors inside and plenty of space for hot Torque Fest qualifying (pre-1965) hot rods and customs, but they will also see hot rods with 4:30 p.m. Mad Max and the Wild Ones rods, customs, motorcycles, and spectator park- customs on Saturday night. simple, flat paint jobs, visible welds, unfinished 7:00 p.m. Red Desert ing outside. surfaces, and even rust that acknowledges the

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Moon Bar May Concerts! lecturer and researcher in the field of para- psychology. Ticket run $40-$60 along with a Davy Jones, Sat., April 30, 6 & 8:30 p.m. limited number of VIP packages to meet Syl- The Monkees’ Davy Jones will make his first via and ask her a question for $125. appearance at Diamond Jo Casino’s Mississippi Moon Bar on Saturday, April 30 with two shows, Satisfaction, Friday, June 3, 2011 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. feturing hits like “Daydream “Satisfaction-A Rolling Stones Experience” is Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “Steppin’ Stone,” the international touring tribute show to the “The drama of the sport is what you don’t and Davy’s anthem “I will Love You Forever.” world’s greatest rock & roll band. This highly expect, like these two kids, Adam and Eric, who acclaimed production showcases the most were once training patners, one coming up and Axis of Awesome, Wed, May 4, 8 p.m. authentic cast & costuming of its kind. Ticket one established and now there is this evenly The Axis of Awesome prices range from $10-$30. matched rivalry which adds a lot of emotion are The World’s Most and drama to it all.” Harry tells 365. “Plus they’re Awesomest Comedy The Sweet, Friday, June 17, 8 p.m. local, so people know them. It’s very exciting.” Band, who’s “Four Legendary rock band Sweet (aka The Sweet) Chord Song” is the shot to the top of the charts in the 1970s with He adds, “The action is very different than highest rated com- such hits as Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, boxing. There are more ways to end a match edy video of all time on YouTube, getting Love is Like Oxygen and Little Willy. Ticket so you never know when it could happen. over14 million hits hit the Moon Bar on May prices range from $15-$40. The fights are shorter and more action 4th at 8 p.m.Tickets $12 - $17. Pinnacle Combat VII, packed. And the fights are close together, so Bowling for Soup, Wed., May 18, 8 p.m. Break Through the night just flies by. If you are an adrenaline Psychic Sylvia Brown, Sat-Sun, May 7 & 8 The American Pop-Punk group best known Mystique Ice Arena. junkie, this is for you.” Considered by many for their hit singles “Girl All the Bad Guys There’s little question that to be the #1 psychic Want,” “Almost,” “High School Never Ends,” Mixed Martial arts, after a slow in North America, “My Wena” and “1985”, Tickets from $10.53-$40. 7 steady growth for the past Sylvia Browne has MAY two decades, has really picked become a legend Tickets for all shows and are available at Dia- up steam and taken a strong foothold as in her own lifetime. mond Jo Casino’s Diamond Club or on line the man to man combat sport of choice Sylvia is a world at www.diamondjo.com. You must be 21 to for fight fans. Make no mistake, this is not renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author, attend all shows at the Mississippi Moon Bar. the “toughman” contests of the ‘80s. These guys are true athletes, highly trained in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, which brings the most effective fighting styles in the world together in one ring at the same time. This is the future of hand to hand combat sports. Harry believes this really is great event for fam- Harry Maglaris, himself a very respected fighter ilies and kids who understand the sport. These and now President of Pinnacle Combat Mixed guys fight hard but at the end of the fight, you Martial Arts in the Dubuque area, saw the see the respect through hugs, words and con- future and did something about it. With scores gratulations. They are true athletes and com- of successful events under his belt, he now petitors just like football or hockey. brings the seventh gathering of champions under his Pinnacle brand together for Break Tickets are on sale now at the Dubuque Through, a very special event at the Mystique Fighting Saints Box Office or online through Ice Arena on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m.. pinnaclecombat.com or mystiqueicecenter. com. G.A. seats are just $25, while $35 and $40 seats will get you right into the action. They’ve had the fastest pre-sale even so get you tickets before you’re out of luck!

Six amateur and four professional matches lead up to the great main event bouts. First, Adam Schumacher takes on Erik Vo at 135 lbs for the position of #1 contender. Then DJ Sykora and Lloyd Carter bring the electricity as the battle at 135 pounds for the Bantam- weight Championship.

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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor (HappyJoes.com) 855 Century Drive, Dubuque, 563-556-0820 Mon – Thu 11 am –10:30 pm, Fri – Sat, 11 am –11 pm, Sun, 11:30 am –10 pm 1094 University Avenue, Dubuque • 563-556-0823 Mon – Thu: 11 am –12 am, Fri – Sat: 11 am – 1 am, Sun : 11 am –11 pm 222 Sinsinawa Avenue, East Dubuque, IL • 815-747-3300 Mon – Thu: 4 pm –12 am, Fri – Sat , 4 pm – 1 am, Sun, 4 pm –11 pm ATMOSPHERE: Party Time for Kids of All Ages RECOMMENDATIONS: Taco Joe, Hawaiian, BLT, Meat Works, Happy Joe’s Special and Combo Pizzas; Cheese Bread; Nacho Basket; Meatball Sandwich; Chicken Taco Salad; Peanut Butter Cup Sundae LIQUOR SERVICE: Draft Beer Century Drive Location Only PRICE RANGE: $5.50 - $22.34 RESERVATIONS: Accepted for 6 to180 Century Drive Location Only PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, Debit, MC, Visa, (Discover except Century Dr.) WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes KIDS POLICY: Children’s portions; High Chairs and Boosters CATERING: Yes, TAKE OUT: Yes DELIVERY: University & Sinsinawa: Yes – Century: No PARKING: Century, Private Lot; Sinsinawa, On Street; University, Private Lot behind building, on street.

Two years later Dubuquers got lucky. Because Dubuque, IL. The Century Drive location is the salads, baked pasta dishes as well as pizza and ice in that year Pat and Joanne O’Hara decided their main restaurant and the one on Sinsinawa is cream. Popular appetizers include Cheese Stix, city needed one of these places too. They pur- delivery and take-out only. The Happy Joe’s Nacho Baskets, Garlic Bread and Cheese Bread. chased a franchise and brought it to Dubuque on University is an eat- in location and it is also The Beef or Chicken Taco Salads are big sellers. in 1974. It is a policy of Happy Joe’s that owners the main delivery and take-out center. It is so Happy Joe’s Pizza must work in the stores. Pat and Joanne were popular it is consistently ranked as the number and Ice Cream Parlor overwhelmed with the support they received one Pizza Parlor in the entire Happy Joe’s chain by Rich Belmont from the citizens of Dubuque. They were so of approximately 65 stores. busy they quickly discovered they Kids know there is always a party would have to have a lot of help. going on at Happy Joe’s Pizza & They knew they would require Ice Cream Parlor. a professional staff and manag- Even though this is primarily a pizza place ers would be needed. Pat and the sandwiches are surprisingly good. Many When Joe Whitty was a young Joanne identified dedicated and people order the Shaved Ham and Cheese man he worked as a supervisor in talented employees they could Sandwich or the Hoagie Sandwich consisting one of the pizza stores of a well invite to become future partners. of American cheese, Swiss cheese, turkey, ham, know chain. He was impressed tomato, lettuce and Thousand Island dressing how often customers would tell him they were First they brought in Pat’s brother Rich to man- Happy Joe’s is definitely focused on children. on French bread. My favorite is the Meatball going to go for ice cream somewhere else after age the operation. Then soon after in 1975 They are given place mats containing doodles, Sandwich stuffed with Italian tomato sauce and they finished their pizza. So Joe went to his man- Phil Romer joined the management team. games and pictures to color. There are several mozzarella cheese. There are daily Luncheon agement and suggested they turn their stores Today the franchise is owned by Rich O’Hara, arcade machines they can play with. There is Specials too. For example, Monday is Ham and into pizza and ice cream parlors. Amazingly Phil Romer, Dan Boland and Mark and Darryl also a viewing window where generations of Cheese Sandwich day, Tuesday is Oven Baked they simply were not interested! So Joe went Schmitt (pictured above right). They are oper- kids have watched the cooks making pizzas. Pasta and Thursday is Beef Taco Salad day. out looking for start-up capital. He was turned ating from three locations. There are stores These specials are only $5.50 and so is the Little down a lot but he persevered and finally con- on Century Drive and University Avenue in The menu is designed for family gatherings. Joe six inch pizza with your choice of toppings. vinced Davenport Bank and the Small Business Dubuque, IA and on Sinsinawa Avenue in East Choose from a large selection of sandwiches, The Little Joe is available for the Luncheon Spe- Administration to finance him. On November 16, cial price every day from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 1972 he opened his first Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor in the Village of East Davenport, IA.

Soon people were coming from all over not just to have great pizza and ice cream. They The pizzas are all prepared on fresh dough also understood they now had a place to go made daily on the premises. Only 100% real where they could have a good time and bring dairy cheese is used, the sausage is made the whole family: all the kids, aunts, uncles, from specially seasoned pork and all pizzas are grandmas and grandpas. made to order. Happy Joe’s is the originator

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boy or girl gets a free chocolate sundae deliv- ered by a waitress blowing an antique car horn and singing the Happy Birthday Song.

Better yet, you could plan on bringing your of the Taco Pizza. It is assembled from a Mexi- friends to the restaurant for a birthday party. can seasoned tomato sauce, cheese, lettuce, There is a package deal that includes 2 medium tomatoes and taco chips. It is by far the most pizzas, 10 refillable soft drinks, 10 Clown Sun- popular pizza. Other favorites include the daes and 10 hats and balloons. All of this is just Happy Joe’s Special with Canadian bacon and $56.08 not including tax and tip. Who knows, sauerkraut (pictured above as a half and half you might even be visited by Happy the Dog, a with Taco), the Hawaiian with Canadian bacon really big black and white Dalmatian, who will and pineapple, and the BLT with bacon, Cana- liven up your special occasion. dian bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. Teachers please take note. Happy Joe’s offers educational opportunities. You can arrange for your class to take a store tour. Your students get to walk through the restaurant, learn about recipe ingredients and kitchen equipment, and make their own pizzas. There is also the Happy Reader Program. Students in grades K through 8 can agree to reach monthly reading goals Also popular, are the Meat Works topped with during a 3 month period. Upon achieving their pepperoni, bacon, sausage, beef and Canadian goals they receive Happy Joe’s Pizza Certificates. bacon and the Combo bursting with pepper- oni, sausage, mushrooms, beef, green peppers and onions. When you are on a short lunch break or cannot spend too much time call ahead and your order will be waiting for you. If you’re not in a hurry take the time to check out the memorabilia on the walls. There are 37 years of memories there including a picture of each year’s staff starting in 1975. There are fund raising opportunities, too. If your organization needs to raise money the owners of Happy Joe’s are all too happy to help. Call any store manager to arrange for a customized fund raising party. Or your group can purchase Happy Cards for $1.00 each and resell them for $5.00 a piece. The cards have eight peel-off coupons for discounts on menu items worth a total value in excess of $35.00. Of course, there is no better way to finish a great pizza dinner than to have some delicious ice So there you have it. Happy Joe’s is a party place cream! There are usually twenty flavors to pick for the whole family. Delicious pizza, yummy from including Peppermint Bon Bon, Chocolate ice cream treats and tremendous commu- Chip, Butter Pecan, Bubble Gum or Rocky Road. nity involvement. It’s no wonder Happy Joe’s Then there are at least sixteen sundaes as well Dubuque has been awarded the Hospice of as any number of malts, shakes Dubuque’s Best Fest “Best Place for and ice cream sodas. My favorite Pizza” designation fourteen straight happens to be May’s special, the years! So bring all you friends and Peanut Butter Cup Sundae! family over to Happy Joe’s where their motto is “Good Times to Be Together”! Happy Joe’s is a great place to Do you have a favorite restaurant you celebrate birthdays. To begin would like to see reviewed? Please send with there is always a party your requests, suggestions and comments atmosphere. Then the birthday to Argosy at [email protected].

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { april 28 - may 11 } 25 { the boys and girls of summer } longest cover story in the history of 365ink? ... i think so! Continued from page 14. Capri Camp Alpine Tennis Quick-Start Camp surrounds visitors with the sights, sounds, smells Girls who completed third grade (through Alpine Tennis offers a new Quick Start Camp and sensations of ecosystems at night, below seventh Grade) are invited to discover the youth tennis program scaled down to fit the size, the ground, inside caverns, and deep under world of beauty at Capri Camp, June 13-17. age and abilities of young players (4-13), making the sea. In the Dark invites visitors to explore Learn about proper skin care, nutrition, the learning process easier and a lot more fun. natural phenomena that exist with little or no poise, etiquette, hair care, exercise, with For more info visit alpinetennisdbq.com. light and to discover how light-loving species, insight on self-esteem and personal growth. like humans, adapt to darkness. This hands-on, Cost for the camp is $120, and enrollment is University of Wisconsin-Platteville interactive exhibit allows visitors to experience limited. Call 563-588-2379, ext 334 to register. UWP offers a variety of fun, affordable sum- environments that are void of light and to see mer programs for all ages including Basket- how animals, plants and people have adapted to Dubuque Community Y ball, Soccer, Volleyball, Softball and Football. darkened conditions throughout history. Some Of course the Dubuque Community Y is a great But there’s more ... Pre-College Leadership & of the species the Museum & Aquarium will have resource for families with all sorts of programs Career Exploration Camp, Entrepreneurial & for this exhibit include the Emperor Scorpion, throughout the summer in a fun, safe environ- Finance Camp, Summer Music Camp and Wis- Swiss Valley Nature Center Vinegarroon, Mexican Blind Cave Tetra, Flash- ment. Summer swim lessons begin in June, with consin’s Adventurous Trip Exploring the River. Swiss Valley Nature Center & Preserve light Fish, Frog-eyed Gecko, and Vampire Bats. a second session in July. The Y hosts a variety of Check out the camps online at www/uwplatt. offers environmental education programs preschool sports programs including a Tumble edu/confservices or call 608-342-1301. throughout the year, including summer Tots class, Swim & Gym, Tee-Ball, and the new camps, school programs, public programs SuperSports class for developing motor skills and hikes. Visit DubuqueCounty.org for and eye-hand coordination. The Y also has a more information or better yet, find Swiss SuperSports class for kids 5-8 as well as other Valley Nature Center on Facebook and keep youth sports programs like Gymnastics, Base- up on special events and programs. ball 101, and Basketball. Young babysitters in training (ages 11 and up) can take the Safe Sit- ter class which pretty much covers everything a babysitter needs to know. The Y will be offering Kids will also want to see the new films opening a new martial arts class geared exclusively for June 1 at the National River Center’s 3D/4D The- youth (10-18) and their parents. Kids can register ater. “Dinosaurs” will introduce the largest living individually or with their parents. The Y also has River Museum & Aquarium animals to have ever walked the Earth. As an social programs for teens, the Teen Adventure The National Mississippi River Museum & Argentinean paleontologist takes viewers back Program (TAP) and Y Teen Club Ignite that gives Aquarium hosts River Adventure Summer to the time when these extraordinary creatures teens an opportunity during the summer to Camp, actually a series of camps for kids to lived they will be able to see the sites where meet and hang out with their friends in a safe learn about history, science, nature, and what major discoveries and events took place. The environment. And, of course, the venerable it’s like to work at a museum. The four install- amazing beasts that will come to life include Y Day Camps at Union Park where kids swim, ments of River Adventure Summer Camp are: the titanesque plant eating Argentinosaur and explore nature, ride horses and so much more. Kids ‘N’ Critters Camps the bipedal carnivore Giganotosaur. “Deepo” Information about summer classes, camps and Kids want a pet but you’re not sure they • Life Before Cell Phones (June 27 - July 1): is a story about a garibaldi goldfish that takes programs can all be found on the Dubuque know how to care for one? Send them to Play the role of a blacksmith or fur trader, on an underwater adventure through the ocean Community Y web site www.dubuquey.org, or the Dubuque Regional Humane Society Kids learn how to make "old-fashioned" revealing the impact of pollution. This is an ani- by calling (563) 556-3371. ‘N’ Critters Camp this summer. Kids will learn snacks and play like kids used to. mated sing along with playful sharks, sea turtles, all about dogs, cats, critters, responsible pet • H2O Think Outside the Bottle (July 11 - 15): and friendly dolphins. As the audience enjoys ownership, along with a wide variety of talks Drink up exciting facts as you learn the show, “Deepo” instills educational value and demonstrations from local experts. The more about the water cycle, aquatic life, connecting the lives of underwater creatures campers will get to make friends with other water conservation and the many uses and the destructive impact of pollution on the animals lovers, have fun with arts and crafts of water in our everyday lives. ocean and its inhabitants. Both films are highly and spend a lot of hands-on time with pets. • Museum 101 (Aug. 1-5): Go behind the entertaining with an educational emphasis on To register or to receive more information, visit scenes and learn about the people and jobs past and present species and their habitats. www.dbqhumane.org or call 563-582-6766. at the Museum & Aquarium including Ani- And see the ad on page 10 for session dates! mal Husbandry, Archives and Collections, So there you have it. No reason for kids to be Education, Exhibits, and more. lying around the house this summer saying, Camp Albrecht Acres • Eco-Explorers (Aug 8-12): Take an adven- “I’m bored.” And those are just the things we Loras All-Sports Camps Camp Albrecht Acres is a great resource for ture on the wild side as we go canoeing, hik- KNOW about. Our apologies for any classes, Loras College presents their 2010 All Sports kids with special needs. Located on 40 acres ing, exploring, and more! This is our advanced camps, or other opportunities we might have Camps. Choose from 36 Sports for girls and near Sherrill, Iowa, Camp Albrecht Acres fea- camp is for students entering 6th, 7th or 8th missed. Of course there are other fun activi- boys ages 7-13 with instruction in 3 sports per tures week-long camp experiences filled grade in the upcoming 2011/2012 school year. ties and places like Jumpin’ Jane’s Family Fun sessions. Kids enjoy a small camper-to-camp with fun including swimming, fishing, camp Center, the Grand Harbor Resort’s Water Park, counselor ratio with awards based on Christian fires, hiking and tons of activities. In August The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquar- a family bowling outing, a trip to the Dubuque values and sportsmanship. Four one-week ses- Albrecht Acres hosts Camp Bee A Friend, a ium new exhibit “In The Dark” promises to be a Museum of Art, or matinee movies at Mind- sions from June 20-July 23. For information call day camp for autistic kids ages 4-12 and their fun and educational experience for kids as well. frame. In any case, we urge you to turn off any- 563-588-7053 or visit www.lorasallsportscamps. typical development peers. For more infor- (see the ad on the facing page). Set to open June thing with a viewing screen and get those kids com. See the ad on the facing page! mation call 563-552-1771. 5, In the Dark dims our familiar lit-up lives and out enjoying summertime in the Tri-States.

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Continued from page 17. educational program. The performance will be in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s third floor. Guests are asked to register one week in advance by calling the Youth Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, extension 2228. Playground Carnival, a fun-filled evening for all ages, Wednesday, July 27 at Allison-Henderson Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A variety of booths and refreshments will be available, with draw- ings for prizes throughout the evening.

City-wide Amateur Night Wed., July 27, Allison-Henderson Park Dubuque’s got talent! And some of it can be seen at City-wide Amateur Night, Wednes- day, August 3 at Allison-Henderson Park in Family Pool Party the upper patio area. Registration will begin Sunday, July 10, Sutton Pool at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Another Pool Party! Sutton Pool hosts a Bring your blanket, talent and join the fun! Family Pool Party Sunday, July 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. No splashing!

Tot Olympics Wed., July 13, Allison-Henderson Park Future Olympians aged 3 through 5 can compete in the Tot Olympics, Wednesday, July 13 at Allison-Henderson Park. Registra- tion begins at 6:00 p.m., with event following.

Magic Tree House Program Springer’s Martial Arts Friday, July 15, Carnegie-Stout Library Friday, July 29, Carnegie-Stout Library “Jack & Annie” explore culture and share their Martial arts Master Ben Springer will demon- adventures in their Magic Tree House with kids strate some of the basics of martial arts and ages 6-9. Games, crafts, and fun are part of the teach kids about the benefits of exercise, hour-long program at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The self-respect, and self-discipline along with program will be in the Aigler Auditorium on the background and culture of many forms the library’s third floor. Guests are asked to reg- of martial arts. The program is for kids ages 6 ister one week in advance by calling the Youth to 11 in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228. third floor. Guests are asked to register one week in advance by calling the Youth Ser- Water Carnival vices Help Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228. Wednesday, July 20, Flora Pool Flora Pool hosts its own Water Carnival Wednesday, July 20 from 6:30 p.m., which will include a variety of races for ages 5 through 14.

World of Science Friday, July 22, Carnegie-Stout Library Kids can learn about some of the world’s most famous scientists and the stories behind their success. Suitable for ages 6 and up, there will be two programs, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Iron Kids Triathlon in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s third Saturday, August 6, Sutton Pool floor. Guests are asked to register one week Are you an Iron Kid? Show your athletic tal- in advance by calling the Youth Services Help ent and fitness by swimming, biking and Desk at 563-589-4225, ext. 2228. running at Sutton Pool’s Iron Kids Triathlon, Saturday, August 6. For ages 6-15 register City-wide Playground Carnival online at www.ironkids.com. Wed., July 27, Allison-Henderson Park Leisure Services hosts the City-wide Whew.... the end!

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The Dubuque Chorale invites all to the special performance at Nativity. The performance is free but the Chorale accepts free will offerings to help defray the expenses of the group.

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Washington Park & Town Clock Plaza Noises Off Arts and music lovers should Dubuque Senior High School 20-22 mark their calendars for May The Dubuque Senior High 20-22, the weekend of the 29-30 School Theatre Department MAY DubuqueFest Fine Arts Fes- presents Noises Off, a farce tival. The oldest continuously running fes- APRIL by Michael Frayn. Called “the tival in Dubuque, DubuqueFest celebrates funniest play written in my lifetime” by New its 33rd year in 2011 with a fine art fair in York critic Frank Rich, Noises Off presents a Washington Park, a book release and read- cast of roving actors rehearsing a flop called ing at the Dubuque Museum of Art, and Nothing’s On and is filled with on and off- live entertainment on two stages – under stage drama, love triangles, quirky charac- the Town Clock and at the Gazebo. Kids ters, and slapstick humor. Performances are can participate in hands-on art projects at scheduled for Friday, April 29 and Saturday, the art tent in Washington Park. Sponsored April 30, both at 7 p.m. in Dubuque Senior’s by the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, Lamb-Hedeman Auditorium. Tickets, avail- DubuqueFest also partners with the Old able at the door, are $8 for adults and $6 for House Enthusiasts who host their annual students and seniors. For more information, Old House Tour the weekend of the festival. visit www.dubuqueseniordrama.com. All in all, it’s a great celebration of the arts in the heart of historic downtown Dubuque. The Dubuque Chorale Haydn’s “Heiligmesse” Nativity Church The Dubuque Chorale concludes its 39th season in grand style 15 with a concert at Nativity Church MAY on Sunday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m. The Chorale will be joined by three other choral groups from Wisconsin, The South Shore Cho- Art Market rale of Fond du Lac, the Platteville Chorale, and Accepting Exhibitor Applications the Mt. Horeb Chorale. The combined chorus Art Market, an outdoor creative market fea- of over 200 singers will be accompanied by an turing fine art, modern crafts, and chic vin- orchestra and will perform the brilliantly crafted tage items is now accepting exhibitor ap- Mass in B flat Major by Franz Joseph Haydn. plications for the 2011 season. Art Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Popularly known as “Heiligmesse”, the work is and third Saturday of each month in June, named from the Mass’s Sanctus movement, July, and August, and exhibitors are encour- which is a setting of an Austrian tune “Heilig, aged to apply for more than one weekend. Heilig, Heilig” (Holy, Holy, Holy) that was well There is no application fee and registration known in Haydn’s day. Haydn wrote the Heilig- is just $30 per Saturday. Located in the Port messe in 1796 to be performed on the name of Dubuque, Art Market is adjacent to the day of the wife of Haydn’s patron Nicholas II National River Center and Grand Harbor of Esterhazy. The Mass is also dedicated to St. Resort. This high visibility location will give Bernard of Offida, a Capuchin monk whose exhibitors the opportunity to sell their work Saint’s day fell on the same day that year. Each to residents and tourists alike, and help build movement of the Mass reveals a powerful belief a network of regional clientele. Interested statement and reflects the joyful character and exhibitors can find additional event details profound spirituality of its title. It is a radiant, and complete the online application online tuneful and uplifting work. at www.dbqartcenter.org.

28 { april 28 - may 11 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { the pet corner } if milk bones are good for his teeth, why not try one myself?

Fido’s Food For Thought of all-natural foods and low fat snacks leave dan- By Mary Erschen gerous additives, and preservatives out. Dogs There is a fast–growing niche within the $12.4 taste the difference and it’s a great way to reward. billion U.S. pet food market made up of consum- When shopping for any dog food or treat, avoid ers seeking healthy, holistic pet diets. The largest artificial color, preservatives, additives, and natural food supermarket chain is growing at a unnamed meat and fat sources. Labels should 20 percent clip and sales of natural and organic identify the meat and fats used. Unidentified foods are growing at an 18 percent annual rate. meat and fat may be derived from unhealthy sources and should be avoided. Pet food industry leaders know that people are willing to pay for quality food that enhances the When examining the pet food label, the first life of animal companions. Savvy marketers have ingredient should be meat. Meat meal is ideal taken aim with new products and using the because the water is removed yielding a higher words “holistic” and “natural” on labels. Inviting protein percentage. Grains, vegetables and food adjectives and pictures can be misleading fruits should be whole and unprocessed. Fiber and pet owners must carefully inspect product and dried yogurt, prebiotics and probiotics are ingredient lists when choosing pet food. healthy ingredients.

Top-quality food sometimes costs more but can Especially avoid BHA, Ethoxyquin and Propylene improve pet health and ultimately save money on glycol (chemicals added to preserve chewiness). veterinarian bills. Quality ingredients cost more Good quality canned foods usually contain far Thank you than castoff food fragments. An organic food is fewer artificial colors, flavors and preservatives for reading always a good choice for people and pets that are than dry foods. Canned food also should include chemically sensitive or have a serious illness. whole vegetables and grain. When food shop- ping, consider your pet’s age, sex, breeding, neu- Common pet food allergies to corn, wheat, grains ter status, condition and health history. A good and some meats might be affected by how foods reference is The Whole Dog Journal for Quality are processed, grains are grown, the pesticides Dog Foods at http://www.whole-dog-journal. and fertilizer used, what livestock is fed and the com or 800-424-7887. antibiotics and hormones given to livestock. Grain-free products exist for dogs but have a very Finally, observe of how your pet reacts to a food high protein level, which taxes their kidneys. This because what works for your neighbor’s pet may could pose potential risk of kidney disease. Also, not suit your pet’s needs. What’s eaten daily even- these foods do not contain many carbohydrates tually becomes the living embodiment of the and are best fed to performance and sporting nutritional levels present or not present in our dogs when actively competing and working. pet’s daily diets. “Bone” appétit! Knowledge of good and bad ingredients helps pet owners choose a superior product. Mary Erschen, Iowa-licensed pet care provider, Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid Instructor and owner of FidoFit Using fresh and organic alternatives, the makers in Dubuque. She can be reached at 563·582·5160.

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I’m Not Negative, hunger pains in my stomach, I will filter out I’m Realistic nearly everything else in front of me as I scan by matt booth for the nearest food. If those stomach pains Just last month, a person said to me “I’m not are something besides hunger, I might only negative, I’m just realistic.” This person went see bathrooms. What is important to you is on to say that people who think the world what’s real to you and that is your reality. So is all sunshine and rainbows (apparently in that sense, your unique way of seeing life referring to me) are being naively optimistic shapes your reality. and not realistic about the dangers lurking beyond the horizon. I understand that we have very little control over what out there or what happens to us, we do however, have complete control over how we see and inter- pret what’s beyond the horizon.

Here is the deal; I believe you create your own reality according to your beliefs and expectations. The approach you take to life becomes part of that reality. You can wake up in the morning glad to be alive and ready to take action to enjoy your life. Or you can If you think that your reality is determined by wake up depressed, pessimistic and with low someone else, you’re missing the boat. You expectations, just grinding through another will continue to be in the “I’m not negative, day. Either way, your beliefs and expecta- I’m realistic” role and nothing good comes tions become your reality. out of that. You gain a great sense of respon- Pilates Day! sibility if you adopt the mindset that “I create Body & Soul Wellness Center It is your personal beliefs and expectations in my reality”. When you buy into the concept May 7 relation to the situation at hand that deter- you begin to understand that your reality is Come experience Pilates and learn about the mines your experience. Two kids growing up a mirrored reflection of what the world sees many benefits it offers. Body and Soul Well- with the same parents in the same house- inside you. Yeah, the world ain’t all sunshine ness Center and Spa are hosting a free event... hold will often have vastly different conclu- and rainbows, and there might be some dan- free equipment-based Pilates classes, a free sions from the different experiences they ger lurking on the horizon, but I’m not about mat Pilates class, free trials on the equip- created. If I’m walking down the street with to sit around worrying it into my reality. ment, and giveaways for prizes. A free 45 minute Mat-Pilates class will happen at 11:00 a.m. and is What’s the hype with open to everyone. Learn Pilates Mattitude Improvement Tip Equipment-based and routines you can do at home Focus On Outcomes Mat Pilates? Pilates is a on your own personal mat. The ability to focus on outcomes, not tasks, may very well be the primary way to low-impact, deep muscle 20 people accepted. Call to achieve success. A task is a means to an end; an outcome is the end itself. Under- conditioning method that reserve a spot 563-556-9642. stand that, and you will be on your way to accomplishing your goals. By focusing on strengthens, stretches and outcomes you will be more able to achieve the things you really want. Here are some balances the entire body. It Breakfast snacks will be avail- examples of task focus vs. outcome focus: specifically targets the “core” able, too; smoothies and baked Speaking: Task focus – What are the words I need to say and how will I say them? muscle groups, the abdominals and goods to replenish after class. Pur- Outcome focus: What do I want them to walk away with? back, correcting alignment and enabling the chase a Pilates T-shirt with proceeds going Business: Task Focus – What meetings do I have to attend? body to move more efficiently. towards the Relay for Life. Outcome Focus – What is the outcome for this meeting? Relationships: Task Focus – Where are we going for dinner? Take Free Equipment-based Pilates (EBP) Outcome Focus – Why are we going to dinner? Classes: 8:30am - 9:20am, 9:30am - 10:20am, This is not to say that tasks aren’t important. Tasks are the steps you take to achieve 10:30am - 11:20 a.m. You must have prior EBP your outcome, but you must remember that the tasks are just that: steps to achieve experience with a limit of 5 people per class. the outcome. Focus on outcomes and you will reap many benefits. Newbies can take free “trials” on the equip- Matt Booth works with organizations who want to improve their people so they can be more suc- ment from 8:00am-8:30am and 11:30am Let now be the time you finally discover how cessful at what they do. If you think one of Matt’s programs would make sense for your business, - 12:00 p.m., but this does not count as prior Pilates can change your life forever. Anyone contact him today at 563-590-9693 or email him at [email protected]. experience, sorry. can do it and that means you!

30 { april 28 - may 11 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { pam kress-dunn } and after three patient years, bryce will finally have asparagus he can eat.

Hope Springs Eternal by pam kress-dunn

It’s been spring for almost a month as I sit over there, since we come straight As it is, our yard is no arboretum. down to write this, but the sky is full of snow. from the garage to the back You could drive by and not even It falls furiously on my sprightly daffodils. It door. But every February, I see my notice the few plantings we do lands in our new bird bath, the one we had neighbors’ daffodils shoot up way have. I sort of gave up one year and to buy when last week’s hailstorm put three too early. I have to fight off the urge put in bushes – two kinds! – along cracks in the heated bowl before knocking to buy one of those Styrofoam rose the south side, because I was tired it to the ground. Going out to refill it, I found cones to cover them up; that’s of weeding and trying to make the that, like many of my arguments, it no longer how much I worry about them. space look nice during the three holds water. “What are you DOING?” I want to seasons when the spring flowers yell at these overeager perennials. were not in bloom. In the process, Our neighbors across the street have a tree “Don’t you know it’s still WINTER? Go back found them impossible to transplant. I did, we lost quite a few of those bulbs, especially that becomes a glorious white cloud for a to sleep!” however, manage to start a bleeding heart after we covered the dirt with plastic and week or so every spring. I’m not sure if it’s a that has survived a few years, so far. mulch. When you work like mad to keep the Russian Olive or some kind of Magnolia, but But they persist, every year. All too often, I weeds out, it’s kind of hard not to keep the it’s a sight to behold. Except for the springs see them come up, bloom cheerfully, and Sometimes I fantasize about having nice plants out, too. when Mother Nature sends a wet, windy then keel over in a late-winter gale. Then I someone – anyone – build me a raised bed storm just as the flowers burst into bloom, remember to check my own. Usually, they in which I can grow flowers. Just flowers. Last year, in fact, my daughter was over as happened last night. Yet there it is, still fare a little better. Two clumps of daffodils, Speaking from experience, vegetables are when I decided to check for spring shoots. decked out in its finery, despite the storm four varied kinds of tulips, some alarmingly too much work. If they don’t grow, if they I was exclaiming over tulip leaves coming and this morning’s flurry of flakes. Way to large peonies, and maybe a few others I’ve get aphids or fungus or Japanese beetles up when Allison suddenly said “Mo-om,” go, tree. forgotten. It’s a long winter, and I don’t or some voodoo curse – then you get stretching it into two syllables the way mind being surprised. nothing to eat. If they do grow, you get only one’s offspring can. She’d spotted The crab apple in our back yard is still too many tomatoes or green peppers all at something under the plastic, straining to getting organized for its own annual show. When my kids and I moved into our first once, and you either have to eat ratatouille get out. I fetched some scissors and tore it Usually it’s mid-May by the time it knocks house in Dubuque – the first house I’d for a month or learn to can. Been there, away, revealing a clump of daffodil shoots, itself out with a zillion spectacular pink ever bought all by myself – the sellers done that, and I don’t care to do it again. misshapen from bumping their heads flowers. It’s so pretty, one of my neighbors told us to keep an eye out for all sorts of And don’t even talk to me about zucchini. against the resistant barrier. posted its photo on his Facebook page last spring surprises. Boy, they weren’t kidding. I love fresh vegetables, but isn’t that what year, commenting: “The view from my deck.” From the miniature Siberian irises to the farmers’ markets are for? After only a few days, they straightened Aww. I’d say “thanks,” but it was planted peonies in four colors, the lilies of the valley up, and within weeks they’d grown a foot long ago. All I do is enjoy it and trim off the and roses, real roses, that yard was filled No, what I want is a cutting garden, a place and blossomed like little suns. Spring is occasional errant limb. with flowers. I knew a little about raising I can walk out to, armed with scissors and persistent, I assure myself, looking out at this them, so most of them survived, though a basket and wearing a charming sun hat, April snow. It may seem to be dragging its Despite my best efforts to kill them off, we not, I must report, the roses. The lilies of to choose an array of blooms for the dining feet this year, but it will get here, and it will still have a few bulbs that burrow through the valley took me back to my childhood room table – some zinnias, a few daisies, an be worth the wait. the frozen tundra along the south side of home, but try as I might to bring some with armload of purple cone flowers. That’s all our house every year. We hardly ever go me to my new house on Wood Street, I the farming I want to do. [email protected]

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { april 28 - may 11 } 31 { smile dubuque makeover } the pearly whites are on us, and so is everything else!

experience with dental health a extremely you and discover how a beautiful smile can varied and caused by so many factors. It does open up a world of opportunities. And if your not matter how much work is needed or how smile is already beautiful, think of a friend long the treatments will take to get to the who you would love to see get the boost finish line. If you win, you will get the smile they deserve in life and urge them to apply. you’ve always dreamed of compliments or Dr. Rauen and Dr. Downs at Abbadent. But, as we said, that’s only the beginning.

Graham’s Style Store for Men and Women Abbadent Dental and their partners He was a real pleasure to treat. He was always has been outfitting Dubuque’s movers and want to change you life! happy and I’ll never forget how he would say shakers for generations and you’ll get the that the extensive dental treatment was no same treatment when they dress you with The Abbadent Team! Do you hold back from smiling? Do you big deal, since he already had cancer and just the right wardrobe to suit your life. If you lack self-confidence and dream of the day beat that. When we finished he was happy want that new job, dress for that part, that’s Here are the basic rules: that you can start to smile again? Dream no and thankful, but, it was when he came back what they say. And that’s what Ben and his The Smile Dubuque Makeover is open to all more...the Smile Dubuque Makeover is here that I saw how much of an impact it had on team at Graham’s will do for you. JC Penny residents of the Tri state area.. Contestants and you could be the one lucky winner of a him. He looked like a totally different person. I in Dubuque will pitch in with the accessories must be 21 years of age or older. Employees complete head to toe makeover! really can’t describe it other than to say you’d you’ll need to complete the professional now of Abbadent Dental and their immediate have to see it. It was one of the most satisfying you, too! C Miller’s Hair and Tanning Lounge families and the sponsors are not eligible. 365ink talked to Dr. Aaron Rauen from Abba- moments of my professional career. will be putting the finishing touches on the The Smile Dubuque Makeover is a contest dent Dental about the contest and why it of Abbadent Dental and it’s partners. was so important to him to do this and to do it right, and honestly, said it so well, that it’s Contestants who wish to enter The Smile probably best to share the story behind the Dubuque Makeover may do so by complet- Smile Dubuque Makeover in his own words. ing an online entry form, writing an essay (500 words or less) on how The Smile Dubuque Makeover will change their life, and submit- ting a recent close up photo of their smile as well as a full face photo. Entry to The Smile Dubuque Makeover by www.smiledubuque. com is encouraged. Entries may also be submitted by mailing to The Smile Dubuque Makeover, Abbadent Dental, 3430 Dodge St, Dubuque IA 52003. You can also pick up an entry form at 365ink, 401 Locust in downtown Dubuque. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Entries must be received via online submission by 11:59 PM Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Each entry must be complete to be accepted. I would have to say that was the inspiration new you with a new hairdo, and even make- Neither Dr. Rauen nor Dr. Downs assume to do this on a larger scale. I wanted to find up or tanning to accent that killer new smile. any responsibility for entries not received. “I’ve done smile makeovers in the past and more people like him that I could help in a And when the look is complete, Nicole Koes- All materials submitted become property of the emotional reaction from the patient similar way. I also wanted them to be just as ter Photography will show off that terrific Abbadent Dental and will not be returned. when they first see their new smile is always deserving. That’s why we’re asking for people’s smile with a beautiful photo shoot. exciting and rewarding. I’ve seen laughter, stories. To hear what they’ve been through For a full list of rules and details, tears, and I’ve even gotten hugs from happy and how they’re lives have been affected.” Keep reading 365ink as we chronicle the visit www.SmileDubuque.com. patients. I had recently finished a smile on - Dr. Aaron Rauen process from applications, to a winner and a patient who wasn’t doing it for looks. He then follow that winner as they embark on a Good luck and keep smiling, Dubuque! was doing it because his teeth had been dec- It was with that experience and spirit that Dr. journey to change their life. At the same time imated while he was fighting cancer. While Rauen and Lindsay Kieffer from Abbadent Queen B Radio will be helping to spread the he beat the cancer, his teeth had suffered a put in ton of work to organize many more word on this contest and will surely be fol- great deal. Had he not come in when he did, businesses than themselves to make sure lowing the progress of the winner as well. we may not have been able to save them at this is done right and the winner does not all. What really grabbed me was his age. He just get a new smile, but a real opportunity Don’t let this chance at a new start slip by was only 16. When it was all said and done at improving their life in Dubuque. you. Let a new smile show people the real with he needed 17 crowns, 16 fillings, and two root canals. I did a fair amount of his The big prize in the contest is, of course, work at no charge just so he could have it that new smile. A smile is a key that unlocks done as he had had such a difficult time. I doors for you, socially, professionally, roman- was repaid many times over. tically and beyond. And problems people

32 { april 28 - may 11 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { advice from sara, pat & megan } everyone enjoys yard work in may, talk to me in july.

A Little Planning goes a long way... When we moved into our home this past consuming many adult beverages by the dim summer we knew we would want to make light off the back of our house. This time will some changes to the yard. A few trees would be different. I have a plan! The construction Sunglasses for Inside Your Eyes Kale Is King need to come down, a little fencing would will need to be sturdier, as will the materials, with nutritionists pat fisher Kale tops the list as one of the healthiest need to go up, privacy plantings installed. No and the design must stand up against my long & megan horstman vegetables you’ll find in the produce aisle. It’s big deal right?! Even though I like a challenge, term goals for the property. a nutrient-dense food at its best, providing a a tremendous challenge this has proven to be. Did you know the inside of your eyes also need host of health benefits for vision, heart, cancer Our long term plan to build a garage has me Here are some other things I just checked protection? Sunlight and indoor lighting over and bone health for very few calories. And it thinking about color schemes, architectural off our family’s to do list: Weed and feed time may possibly cause damage to the inside scores a NuVal score of 99. elements, etc., and I am quickly realizing that the put down (Scott’s Step 1)... check! Pruned my of your eyes, leading to eye diseases such as domino effect is taking place. A little planning raspberries and unruly shrubs, check! age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and This leafy green is considered a cruciferous on my part now will certainly go a long way in Things to be done in the garden this week: cataracts. But you can eat your way to healthier vegetable, a cousin to broccoli and cauliflower. keeping us from having to “redo” things later. Continue mulching. Aerate our yard (we rent vision with nutrients naturally designed to Its impressive health benefits include: those and lots of othr tools at Steve’s, I swear protect eyes from damaging light. As a mom to an 8 month old, it is important for I live in the rental department!) Overseed the • Top source of eye-healthy carotenoids - me to set a good example, and save a few bucks front lawn (A word on “cheap” seed, you get Lutein and zeaxanthin are two powerful beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin - which by growing our own organic veggies. Sounds what you pay for). Create a permanent location antioxidants that act like internal sunglasses, may help prevent macular degeneration and simple right? My husband Jason and I planned to transplant my raspberry patch to. Begin to protecting eyes from damage. Around half cataracts. to put up a few raised beds, however, we have secure plants that will help me to screen my of all Americans aren’t getting enough lutein • Abundant supply of sulforaphane, a potent Walnuts trees. Lots of messy, messy walnuts are backyard to create some privacy and light and may be at risk for developing AMD. AMD cancer-fighting agent. affecting where those beds will go. As we wait filtering. Continue to define beds. Eliminate is the leading cause of blindness among older • Vitamin A and C, folate and soluble fiber, all patiently for the tree service to take down the some, expand others, but regardless edge, Americans. Newer research has shown lutein important for heart health. trees, we begin to consider the view from the edge, edge, mulch, mulch, mulch. e-mail me: and zeaxanthin may benefit healthy vision • Bone health booster, by providing both front street to the backyard. Although our veggie [email protected] for all adults. These two nutrients have been vitamin K and calcium. beds should be reasonably attractive to passersby, found to work together to help improve • Weight management - at only 36 calories myself weeding/harvesting in my pj’s on a Sunday visual performance, improve night vision and per cup with a good source of filling fiber. morning will likely not be so attractive. That sharpness of images. leads to the fence. Privacy is our main goal, but When selecting kale, choose dark-colored so is keeping our lab calmer and not scaring the Clinical research shows at least 10 mg of lutein kale bunches with smaller leaves. Avoid neighbors when we are in the hot tub! are needed daily to help protect eyes from brown or yellow leaves. Store kale in a damage. But most Americans are only getting plastic bag in the coldest part of the fridge And of course the proposed location for the 1-2 mg of lutein, far below the recommendation. for three to five days. To increase the veggie beds and fence area is quite rough, absorption of lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamins A which means we need to regrade the area Surprisingly, the best food source of lutein and K, which are fat-soluble nutrients, cook prior to putting up the fence and installing the comes from spinach and kale, not from with a small amount of oil. gardens. So much for just wanting to grow carrots. To increase the absorption of lutein organic vegetables for my daughter!! and zeaxanthin, cook in a small amount of oil Top Ways to Enjoy Kale or serve with an oil-based salad dressing for Next comes the challenge of material salads. Because Americans fall short of meeting Soups. Add chopped fresh or frozen kale to choices. Vinyl is low maintenance, which we their need from diet alone, a supplement may vegetable or bean soups. definitely would benefit from, but it is also need to be considered. The lutein supplement quite expensive and frankly isn’t my favorite is the same form found naturally in foods and Stir-Fry. Add chopped kale to a stir-fry. look. Plus, the house color and future garage has comparable absorption. Talk to a Hy-Vee expansion colors need to be considered so that dietitian for more information on vision health. With Your Favorite Noodles - soba, this investment makes sense for the long run. fettuccine or rice noodles. Add chopped kale Wood, if properly built and maintained better Food sources of lutein: when pasta is about 5 minutes from being fits the style I see our house headed towards Food Serving Lutein done. Season with a small amount of sesame and after lots of convincing, we decide to plan Kale (cooked) 1 cup 23.8 mg oil, sesame seeds and salt. a fence building party. Again. Our last fence Spinach (cooked) 1 cup 20.4 mg building party involved myself very pregnant Spinach (raw) 1 cup 3.8 mg A Tasty Substitute. Substitute kale in recipes overseeing a relatively primitive install. Jason Romaine lettuce 1 cup 1.3 mg that use spinach or collard greens. and our friends quickly put up the boards while Orange 1 medium .2 mg

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { april 28 - may 11 } 33 { bob’s book reviews } ride postman... RIDE! The Postman Never Rings by Robet P. Gelms Bible, and, The Postman by David Brin, just kidding but trust me and I’m one of the 27 to name a few or…er…13. people who actually liked Waterworld. Only There is a sub-genre in the Science Fiction see The Postman if you feel compelled to field call Post Apocalyptic Fiction. It was The Postman started out as two novellas do penance for the collective sins of the very popular during the cold war because and, as such, won all kinds of awards. Brin, world which would include, Al-Qaeda, the at that time there was a very real possibility then, put them together into one longer Holocaust, Henry Kissinger, escargot, and, a we might incinerate the planet leaving only novel and IT won all kinds of awards. Not late addition to this list, Donald Rump. I’m so small disconnected pockets of humans try- that all award winning books are good or very sorry, I meant Donald Trump. ing to eke out an existence in a burned out even great but in this case the bestowers of world. Some readers saw these novels as awards hit the mail slot dead center. David Brin has written some very, very survival guides. The genre produced some good books but I think The Postman is a of the greatest novels in the Science Fiction Before this continues we need to take high watermark for him. The book is loosely field like; A Canticle for Leibowitz by Wal- care of a little house cleaning, namely, The divided into three parts each one dealing ter M. Miller Jr., Earth Abides by George R. Movie. In 1997 a movie based on The Post- with different aspects of the cataclysm that Stewart, Neville Shute’s On the Beach, Cat’s man was released. Kevin Costner Directed has befallen the planet. In a world without Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., The Passage and starred in it. It was released on Christ- any type of electronic communication, by Justin Cronin, Cormac McCarthy’s The mas day but instead of a nice little cinematic word of mouth or the written word is the Road, almost everything written by Philip K. Christmas present what we got was a cellu- only way to find out what is happening Dick, Lucifer’s Hammer by Larry Niven, David loid catastrophe. I sat in the theatre eagerly elsewhere. Our hero is Gordon Krantz who Lloyd’s V Is For Vendetta, Day of the Triffids anticipating the movie. By the time the end entertaining and then came the end! The happens upon an old postal uniform and a by John Wyndham, The Last Man written by rolled around I was somewhat disappointed book has one of the best ending I can think bag of mail. He wanders into the next town Frankenstein author Mary Shelley in 1826, is because the movie had very little to do with of but the movie didn’t end that way. It was thinking to trade the mail for food and sup- it OK to count the Book of Revelations in the the plot of the book but as a movie it was totally different than the book. Somewhere plies. How people react to him changes his in the theatre was heard a very loud, “OH outlook on his place in society. One thing NO!” As the patrons turned around and leads to another and he finds himself fib- looked at me I asked, “Did I just say that bing about the news that he himself carries out loud?” It was savaged by the critics. On as a Postman regarding the state of the out- Rotten Tomatoes only 3 reviewers gave it a side world. He tries to bring hope and relief positive review out of 31 reviews. Gene Sis- to the survivors even when he knows there kel called it “Dances with Myself.” It crashed might not be any. and burned. David Brin is a gifted writer and this book If you saw the movie and liked it but didn’t has some startling inferences about why read the book you have to read it. If you the world has come to the condition that didn’t read the book but saw the movie it is in. The end is like a Hulk Hogan body and hated it, you have to read the book. If slam. This isn’t a sweet and rosy tale with you saw the movie and hated it and you a Pollyanna ending. It’s chilling. When you read the book, read it again. If you read the are done reading you will have had one hell book but didn’t see the movie save yourself of an emotional experience. David Brin’s the agony and don’t even think about see- The Postman is on almost everyone’s “Best ing the movie. For me, it ranks as the worst of Apocalyptic Fiction” list. The movie will screen adaptation of a novel in the history showing up, or maybe it already has, on of moving pictures…you might think I’m Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

34 { april 28 - may 11 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { library events / riverview center } i know 37 ways to incapacitate a man with my library card. thanks reference section.

Get a glimpse of all the great opportunities Carnegie-Stout has for kids this Spring and Summer in the cover story of this issue... See page 11!

Read Alike blogs help you find more of waht you like! This issue might be all about kids, but we’ve also got some adult fiction suggestions that will heat up your Spring whether Mother Nature wants to play ball or not. The book series’ below have received a lot of press since their releases and for good reasons. If you breezed through them already and want more, maybe we can point you in the rigth direction. If not, give yourself a treat and check them out now! Ken Follett, whether he’s writing a spy thriller or a multi-generational historical saga, his books are always carefully researched, richly de- tailed, and absorbing. If you’re anxiously awaiting the sequel to Fall of Giants, check out our blog for Ken Follett Read Alikes: http://carnegiestout.blogspot.com/2011/02/read-alike-ken-follett.html Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy spent a combined 202 weeks on the bestseller list in 2010. The final book in the trilogy “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” is still on the 2011 top 10 bestseller list. If you’ve read them all and are looking for more Scandinavian mysteries, check out our blog for Stieg Larsson Read Alikes: http://carnegiestout.blogspot.com/2011/03/read-alike-steig-larsson.html Stephanie Plum is the hardscrabble heroine of Janet Evanovich’s humorous mysteries set in exotic Trenton, New Jersey. If you’re considering taking up a second career as a bounty hunter to fill your time until the next novel is published, you might want to check out our blog for Janet Evanovich Read Alikes: http://carnegiestout.blogspot.com/2011/04/read-alike-janet-evonovich.html Or stop by the Recommendations Desk for more suggestions.

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { april 28 - may 11 } 35 { puzzles } say it with a six pack and a backrub!

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Answer on page 39.

Spot the Difference Can you spot 10 differences between the two versions of this photo of a cute tri- state toddler submitted by mom for use in our kids issue? Answers on page 39.

Answer on page 39.

36 { april 28 - may 11 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { buol on dubuque / days of caring } silent but deadly spring!

The “Silent Spring” of This Generation... projects included painting, landscaping, by mayor roy d. buol washing windows, general cleaning and lawn maintenance among others. In 2007, I wrote an article programs that challenge schools and educate for the Ink about a conver- students on how to reduce greenhouse gas Anyone and everyone from Dubuque and sation held by the nation’s emissions will make a difference because edu- the surrounding communities are encour- mayors during that summer’s U.S. Conference cation is the most cost effective form of miti- aged to volunteer their time. To sign up, of Mayors. Redmond, Washington’s Mayor, gation. I said it FIRST in 2007… “Students will simply to go www.dbqdaysofcaring.org and Rosemarie Ives, called upon mayors “to bust educate their parents, will learn there are solu- Dubuque Community click on the volunteer form, fill it out and the paradigm” and get schools and kids more tions to climate change and will embrace the Days of Caring 2011 click to submit. You can also contact Sandy engaged in climate protection awareness and fact that addressing it provides an economic April 29-30 Vaske at [email protected]. Volunteers activities. I was honored to be able to report opportunity for their generation.” Join in on making a difference in the com- can donate as much time as they wish, from that in Dubuque, through the oversight of munity at the sixth annual Dubuque Com- one hour to both days. the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Let us fast forward four years to my visit last munity Days of Caring on Friday, April 29, Agency, an initiative had begun in our elemen- week to Lincoln School, where students re- 2011 and Saturday, April 30, 2011. tary schools called “Green Vision Education!” cited the following pledge… Days of Caring is an event where volunteers On the sunset of Earth Day 2011, allow me to “I pledge allegiance to the Earth, and all the life from around the Dubuque area will join local revisit what was simply a “pilot program” at that it supports; one planet, in my care, irreplace- charities & organizations to work on one time. As Bev Wagner, the DMASWA Education able, with harmony and sustenance for all.” I time service projects. Participating charities and Communication Coordinator, shared, the silently uttered, “Amen.” & organizations are matched with volunteers pilot program was begun in 2006, and our from the community and local businesses area schools were invited to become “Green With us that day, our local TH reporter, Kurt who choose to give their time, talents and Vision Education Schools” in order to impact Ulrich, eloquently reported, “And so it was on services to impact our community’s needs. This project started though the Leadership our community by setting the standard for en- a beautiful day-before Earth Day in Dubuque Dubuque class in 2005. Today the project vironmental awareness, pollution prevention that 150 Lincoln Elementary School kindergart- This event will mobilize hundreds of volun- has grown and now facilitated in partner- and waste reduction in the area. ners, first- and second-graders gathered on teers from the Dubuque area who will offer ship with the Dubuque Community Days permanent wooden bleachers in the circa 1939 their service to help those in need. In 2010, of Caring committee and the Community Dubuque’s program was designed so our gymnasium, paraphrased a pledge to a flag, ex- Days of Caring mobilized over 400 volun- Foundation of Greater Dubuque. For more school age children could learn that caring panding it to cover the entire Earth, listened to teers on 30 service projects. These service information, visit www.dbqdaysofcaring.org. about our environment can be fun and educa- fellow students speak about protecting the en- tional. Most of all, it meant protecting our valu- vironment, cheered on classmates entered in a able natural resources and helping our families “garbage/recycling/composting” relay race and and others improve their environmental prac- enjoyed a bit of rap about the natural world.” tices. Green Vision Education Schools continue to practice pollution prevention, recycling, en- So honored to be a part of the event, I spoke to ergy efficiency, and waste/toxins reduction! the students about some of the things the City is doing to help the environment and thanked The program has continued to receive tremen- them for their efforts and their environmental dous support from both the Dubuque Commu- concerns. Fast forwarding from my statement nity School District and the Holy Family Catho- in 2007, I added “I want to thank all of you for lic School District! The Green Vision Education educating your parents!” Lincoln is one in a Award is given to schools that demonstrate a long list of committed Green Vision Education strong environmental ethic, e.g. stewardship Dubuque schools that now includes John Mar- throughout the school building and grounds, shall Elementary School; George Washington as well as education and outreach. Maintaining Middle School; Resurrection Catholic Elemen- the award recognition involves working toward tary School; St. Columbkille Catholic Elemen- one project patch each year (after receiving their tary School; Dubuque Montessori School; initial award) which is focused on a specific topic Prescott Elementary School; Mazzuchelli area. Progress Patches are sponsored by various Catholic Middle School; St. Anthony/Our Lady community partners. Durrant Architects, for ex- of Guadalupe Catholic Elementary School; and ample, reviews efforts on pollution prevention Holy Ghost Catholic Elementary School. and energy conservation incorporated in green building design to award a progress patch. The As I said in 2007, global climate change is the Dubuque County Conservation Board and Iowa “Silent Spring” of this generation. Our youth Department of Natural Resources review sus- are actively participating in the solutions … tainability and resource conservation inclusion and pledging “harmony and sustenance for all.” in the curriculum and the school community. Let’s not ignore them!

Every day we read, hear or, sadly, experience the impact of climate change. That is why

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { april 28 - may 11 } 37 { trixie kitsch } trixie kitsch is my sister and my mother.

Dear Trixie: you do? - Lorna on Lemon Street I am invited to a fancy dinner party where I am told we will be served five courses. I grew Dear Loma: up in a house with plastic spoons and paper I would lean over and increase the speed of plates and I am afraid people will see that I her machine. It is hard to talk when you are am unaccustomed to formal dining customs. running 30 miles an hour. What should I do? - Trailer Park Guy Dear Trixie: Dear Trailer Park Guy: My son who is ten has lost the last three If you chew with your mouth open and talk cell phones I have gotten him. I am a good loudly as you chew nobody will notice which mother who works full time and I need to fork you employ. be able to locate him while I am at my job. I can’t afford to replace these phones every Dear Trixie: time he leaves one on the playground. Can I am sexually aroused by dressing and acting you recommend a solution? like a baby. I have a “Nanny” whom I pay to come over and bottle feed me, change my Dear Harried Mother: diapers and spank me when I’m naughty. Stop buying your child expensive things like I It is all done in the privacy of my own Pods and Smart Phones. He clearly cannot be home and I find it very satisfying. Do you held responsible. Good mothers don’t waste think there is something wrong with me? money on gadgets when they need to save --Larry On Langworthy up for therapy. An inexpensive GPS micro- chip can be embedded just below the shoul- Dear Larry: der blade by your local veterinarian. Yes. This just proves my theory that there is a fetish for everyone. Dear Trixie: I have to buy a present for my father-in-law. Dear Trixie: I can get a good deal on a box of Omaha My friend goes to the gym at the same time Steaks but I don’t know if that is a good gift. that I go. She always uses the treadmill next You eat them and they are gone. Should I go to me and then spends the next 40 minutes with something more permanent? blabbing away. She talks about people I have --Lloyd J. Deetz on Deborah Drive never met and I suspect she might be relat- ing incidents that happened on an afternoon Dear Lloyd J. Deetz on Deborah Drive: soap opera. Nobody knows the intimate You’re wrong about the steaks. Gastroenterol- details of so many odd characters. I want ogy studies have shown that red meat can actu- peace and quiet when I work out. What would ally stay in the large intestines for up to 5 years.

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Aries 3/21-4/19 Libra 9/23-10/22 Excellent day to tell everyone It’s time to stop beating around you know that a “horsepower” the bush. Move on to beating is a unit of power equal to 746 watts in the around the ornamental shrubbery. U.S., but which is not quite equivalent to PUZZLE ANSWERS (From page 36) the English horsepower, which is 550 foot- Scorpio 10/23-11/21 pounds of work per second. Once their eyes Nothing unusual today. Unless Spot the Difference glaze over, you can borrow money from you count that episode with the them without them even fully realizing it. iguana...

Taurus 4/20-5/20 Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 Today you will watch something Drinking a 30 pack of beer every like a hawk. Basically, you do that night by yourself is NOT a good by having unblinking beady little eyes, and way to stimulate the recycling program. a brain the size of a peanut. Instead, conserve resources by eating your pork and beans from a discarded boot. The Gemini 5/21-6/21 stomach cramps are just a friendly reminder People laughed at you when that you’re doing your part. you told them your idea about a beef jerky thong. Well you’ve finally done it, Capricorn 12/22-1/19 and who’s laughing now? The people. All of You will be tickled without them. At you. mercy, today. Oddly, you will not be able to see your assailant. Cancer 6/22-7/22 Today is a good day to crash Aquarius 1/20-2/18 Crossword Sudoku through the underbrush, making You finally gave your establish- loud snorting sounds. Beware of poachers, ment a much needed interior however. paint job. The bright colors are bringing in more business, but you can’t figure out why Leo 7/23-8/22 people keep asking for serve “green eggs In preparation of the summer and ham” or “one fish two fish red fish blue months, you’ve spent 3 pay- fish.” Maybe you should leave interior deco- checks at the tanning salon. Your healthy rating to the pros, Dr. Seuss. orange glow will inspire troves of individu- als to follow you about, singing “Oompa, Pisces 2/19-3/20 loompa doom-pa-dee-do...” When requesting a song form a performer at your favorite water- Virgo 8/23-9/22 ing hole, they’ll surely be more inclined to This might be a good time to perform your request by inflicting a little refer to your roommate as “Wat- good karma on their tip jar. Or maybe, just son” and say things like “The game’s afoot!.” maybe repeatedly yelling a song at them loud Eventually, you’ll be able to reconstruct an enough to gag yourself could work. A reason- entire evening’s events from a spilled drop able approach attracting a mate also, perhaps. of raspberry vinaigrette. Screaming “Achy Breaky Heart” in anyone’s face is a sure way to seduce them into the bedroom.

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